Bikes May Use Full Lane sign still under consideration


Dear Bicycle Advocate:

Thank you for your email to Governor Martin O'Malley, the State Highway Administration (SHA), and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) regarding the R4-11 “Bikes May Make Use of Full Lane” sign. The Governor received your email and asked me to respond on his behalf, and I am also responding on behalf of the SHA.

Consistent with Governor O‘Malley’s policy initiatives to encourage bicycle use and accommodate bicyclists, MDOT and SHA will develop guidelines for the appropriate use of the R4-1 l sign. As we previously agreed, the SHA will consult with stakeholders before adopting a final set of guidelines. I apologize that incorrect information was communicated prior to any formal decision.

Thank you, again, for your email. The Governor appreciates hearing from you, and, on his behalf, I also thank you for your interest in this issue. If we may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Tom Hicks, Director of Traffic and Safety, SHA at 410-787-5815 or, toll-free, at 1-888-963-0307.
Sincerely,

Beverley K. Swaim-Staley
Secretary .
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by B' Spokes

Like most people I live a hectic life and who has the time for much exercise? Thanks to xtracycle now I do. By using my bike for daily activities I can get things done and get an hour plus work out in 15 minutes extra of my time, not a bad deal and beats taking the extra time going to the gym. In case you are still having trouble being motivated; the National Center of Disease Control says that inactivity is the #2 killer in the United States just behind smoking. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/bb_nutrition/ ) Get out there and start living life! I can carry home a full shopping cart of groceries, car pool two kids or just get lost in the great outdoors camping for a week. Well I got go, another outing this weekend.
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