This was passed on to me by Steve Sperier at the Spokesman in Mandeville, and certainly should be of interest to everyone who rides a bike on a Louisiana road. Please help if you feel so inclined, and pass it on to fellow cyclists.
The Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act While training for his first triathlon, the inaugural New Orleans Half IM, 28-year-old Dr. Colin Goodier was hit by a truck and killed on June 9, 2008 on River Road in Baton Rouge. With the support of his family and fitness enthusiasts throughout the state, a bill will be introduced to our legislators this spring by Representative Michael Jackson. If passed, this will be Louisiana's first law to protect the rights of cyclists. Not only will the law's text outline cyclists' equal right to our roads, but it declares motorists must give 3 feet of space when passing cyclists, and it prohibits harassment of cyclists. The law will serve as a catalyst for education, signage, public service announcements, etc… making the general public aware of the rights of cyclists, saving lives around our state.
How can you help? Here are 3 simple steps: 1) Go to www.louisiana3feet.com . 2) Click the first red link to thank Representative Michael Jackson ([email protected]) for introducing the Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act. 3) Click the next red link to find out your Louisiana House and Louisiana Senate seat's e-mail addresses by going to their personal pages. Write them a note asking them to vote FOR the Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act in the upcoming legislative session. http://www.legis.state.la. us/district/zipcode.asp
For more about Colin Goodier, please visit a blog dedicated to his memory: http://colingoodier .blogspot. com/.
Check the LA 3 Feet website frequently to f ind out the latest news. Updates will be posted on the Home Page or on the Forum. Check out the state's legislative website to see the status of the Bill.
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Update: The bill, now known as House Bill 725, is to be be heard on May 11, 2009 by the House Committee on Transportation, Highway and Public Works at 9:00 am. If you would, take the time to review the bill and sign the petition at this link. Contacting your representatives directly would be a great additional step.
Petition Support the bill, Louisiana 3 Feet for cyclists I ask you to take 30 seconds out of your day to sign this petition by Sunday, May 10th. When you sign, you agree you are supporting a bill that will require motorists to give cyclists a safe distance when passing of not less than 3 feet.
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This bill will be heard by the Senate Committee Thursday in Baton Rouge. Please call any of the Senators on the committee to voice your support. Here is the contact info:
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I'll be darned, They snuck one by us. Just got this email:
This just in...unbeknownst to us, the Senate held a special morning session today and passed the Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act by a vote of 37-0. Thanks to Doug and Charley for the inside scoop or this would've slipped by us. WHEW!
Governor's signature is all that's left and we are certain he is in favor of our bill.
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Considering how it went through the whole process, if I recall correctly, without any one against it, I would hope that he would not have a problem signing it.
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The Governor had a representative at the committee hearings in both the Senate and House to show his support. He has already agreed to sign the bill and is scheduling a signing ceremony with Colin's family. Thanks to all who supported the this effort.
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Hadn't seen this until now since I don't browse the La. forum much anymore. Colin was a friend of mine that I first met when he was a medical student on my service. He was a great guy who was universally loved. I'm happy to see some good come of his needless and tragic death.
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For all of those who have been following this, the Governor signed the bill yesterday so the act is now law in Louisiana. Thanks to all who offered their support, phone calls and prayers.
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SBHales - 2009-06-26 4:42 PM For all of those who have been following this, the Governor signed the bill yesterday so the act is now law in Louisiana. Thanks to all who offered their support, phone calls and prayers.
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