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Baltimore County state Del. James Malone announced Monday that they will not seek reelection in 2014

PoliticsTime to party! The major roadblock in the House committee for our bike bills and author of the infamous "narrow highway" exception to our three foot law is not seeking reelection.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/ph-ca-at-deboy-malone-retire-20130415,0,5615285.story?track=rss
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Response: HB 445 Overtaking Another Vehicle - Support

PoliticsThank you for your message regarding HB 445. Del. McIntosh is a co-sponsor of the bill and strong supporter for efforts to make our roads safer for bicycle traffic.

Best,
Matt Stegman

District Manager for Del. Maggie McIntosh
43rd Legislative District, Baltimore City
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Response: HB 339 Required Use of Protective Headgear - Oppose

PoliticsThank you for your email detailing your opposition regarding House Bill 339.

I agree with your views and will vote accordingly.

In the meantime, you can track this legislation at http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga In the box next to “find legislation” input HB339 and query. This will bring up a synopsis of the bill. If you wish to see the entire version, click on the “document” tab and open the attached PDF file.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be further assistance. I appreciate your interest, and welcome your involvement.

Warm regards,



Herb McMillan
Your Delegate
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Membership of Senate’s Primary Transportation Policy Subcommittee Announced

PoliticsFinally, the membership of the Senate’s primary subcommittee on transportation policy was announced...

Benjamin L. Cardin (Maryland)
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http://www.transportationissuesdaily.com/membership-of-senates-primary-transportation-policy-subcommittee-announced/
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[B'Spokes: Hopefully that will work out well for cyclists.]
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Pre-Session Annapolis Report by Jon Cardin

Politics...
Again this session, I will revisit the issue of bicycle safety and our efforts to improve both Maryland’s roads for bicyclists and Maryland’s reputation for bike friendliness. In spite of the significant efforts made to encourage drivers and bicyclists to share the road including my “three foot” legislation, I learn of more and more accidents where cyclists are seriously hurt. As the number of cyclists commuting or riding for recreation continues to expand at exciting rates, I will be seeking to clarify laws and policy initiatives aimed at safety and expansion of bicycling options for Marylanders.
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Sierra Club Voter Guide - Maryland

Politicshttp://content.sierraclub.org/voterguide/maryland
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Election 2012, Who is “Bikier?”

PoliticsVery tongue in cheek especially the "Mitt-style dog bike rack." but some nice picture of candidates on bikes:

http://www.bikemag.com/blog/dirty-words-election-2012-who-is-bikier%E2%80%9D/
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Everything you need to know about where Obama and Romney stand on energy policy

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http://grist.org/climate-energy/everything-you-need-to-know-about-where-obama-and-romney-stand-on-energy-policy/
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So which presidential candidate is better for the environment?

Politicshttp://environmentalavengers.blogspot.com/2012/09/winning-gaias-vote.html
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Energy Plan

PoliticsPresident Obama: “My plan will continue to reduce the carbon pollution that is heating our planet. Because climate change is not a hoax.”

Romney: "There remains a lack of scientific consensus on the issue . . .and I believe we must support continued debate and investigation within the scientific community."

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