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It does not look like we are going to get the amendment specifying 3 foot minimum safe passing distance into the bill. So currently the bill does not really add anything to current law. But issues raised during testimony of this bill may help to set in motion educational campaigns to help reduce motorists harassing cyclists and make motorists aware of cyclists rights.

<a href="http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/billfile/hb0173.htm">http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/billfile/hb0173.htm</a>;

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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It only gives folks (like me), who "take the lane", reason to continue to do so for the sake of conspicuity, and safety. --- -- iodaniell
Also, when did it become legal for vehicles (motor) to pass other vehicles (bicycles) in a "no passing zone"? This law is not being observed or enforced. --- -- iodaniell
The way I picture the problem right now is what I call