Pedal-powered Buick lands artist in court

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"The problem is only the perception. Police can't accept a car to be modified and to be moving without petrol."
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"Automobiles are inherently dangerous because of their big powerful motors," said Fox, manager of the legal advisory department in a branch of the Canadian Automobile Association. "This thing only went 15 km/h. I'd like to ask the officer how many people have been killed by a muscular powered vehicle."
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De Broin said his plan is to tow the car to court, win the case and then drive away "slowly" and "freely" on the streets of Toronto.

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Tis the season for aggressive drivers

Be careful out there the days before Thanksgiving have some of the highest rates of aggressive driver violations especially the day before Thanksgiving. The evenings are especially bad so consider alternate routes or mass transit for the way home from work.

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Bike racks on buses

Senator Gladden thanks you for your concern regarding the need for bike racks on buses. The Senator agrees that there is a need for bike racks. She asked me to investigate the matter and respond to you on her behalf.

Attached to the e-mail you sent to Senator Gladden, was the response of Paul Widefeld, MTA Administrator. Mr. Widefeld explained that MTA is ordering buses with bike racks but needs more funding to retrofit existing buses.

During the special session, the legislators approved $400 million a year for transportation. Much of that money is earmarked for specific projects. However, a representative of Mr. Widefeld's office assured me that $1 million will be used for bike racks. It should be a year before this project is completed.

Senator Gladden thanks you for taking the time to share your concerns with her.

Sincerely,

Jacqueline M. Greenfield
Constituent Liaison
Senator Lisa A. Gladden
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Woops! Bicycling is more recreational than a mode of transportation - AHTD

-> In a Nov. 8th note, Terry Eastin, executive director of Mississippi River Trail, wrote, "During a recent comment period for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) 2007 Statewide Plan, the following language was included regarding Bicycling in Arkansas. As soon as the plan was released, there was a public outcry that included mayors, business leaders, cycling advocates, and trail supporters. Below the original language, you will see newly written amended language.

Original text: "Bicycling and walking are not considered major modes of non-recreational transportation in Arkansas. Bicycle and pedestrian activities are characterized as more recreational than as a mode of transportation. This trend is likely to continue for the next 20 years. Neither activity is a highly viable option for transportation in Arkansas...

Revised text: "The importance of bicycling and walking as modes of transportation in Arkansas is growing. As more Arkansans become health conscious, bicycling and walking will become more important. Furthermore, many individuals living in communities with no access to public transportation systems and working at lower wage jobs rely on bicycling and walking as their sole means of transportation...

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What to Do in a Bicycle Crash

There are a few things you need to know to protect your legal rights in a bike crash. If you are in a crash with a car, do not leave the scene without:
* The tag number of the car
* The names and phone numbers of any witnesses
* Driver name and contact information
* Police officer name and badge number

Even in cases where cyclists are badly hurt, the police have not always identified the vehicles or driver involved. The ambulance personnel will not include this information in their report
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10 year olds in the UK are being taught how and when to use the center of the lane

RIDING POSITIONS

Primary Position
* A position that is further out from the kerb, taking control of the entire width of the lane.
* Following traffic must stay behind or use the next lane to overtake.
* This position is used when passing road junctions and road narrowings, or when the cyclist wishes to discourage other traffic
from overtaking.

Secondary Position
* A position up to a metre away from the kerb, allowing traffic to pass in the same lane.

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100% Wind-Generated Electricity for your home in Maryland

In the past, electric utilities such as BGE were tightly regulated by state laws. You could buy power only from your local utility and only at the price set by the state's Public Service Commission (PSC).

Now a number of states - including Maryland - have changed the laws and regulations that govern the electric industry. These changes are part of deregulation. This doesn't mean there will be no regulation. It means competition and customer choice will occur on the electric supply side of the industry. With deregulation, a number of electric suppliers are allowed to compete for your business.

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