
It was a good bill, it was good legislation that could really help Texans.
Many did sit up & listen, many took note, many agreed.
For those unaware; the Texas Safe Passing Bill would've specified what "safe distance"
means when passing a cyclist. It would have legislated 3ft minimum (6ft for commercial vehcles).
However, Senator Brimer does not believe bicycles belong on rural roads,
he added ammendment stating the bill wouldn't apply to roadways without a shoulder.
By-the-way: Senator Brimer can be contacted at http://www.brimer.senate.state.tx.us/
Local office number (817) 332-8269
Austin office number (512) 463-0110
Its death, after its being ammended, is for the best.
Senator Brimer's "Brimer Ammendment" made this bill worse than no law.
Texas needs, and deserves a Safe Passing Law.
It deserves one with real teeth, one that applies everywhere.
Everywhere should even include Farm-to-Market roads near Senator Brimer's ranchland.
So, back to work for 2009? Sure.
Time for myself, you, and them to register and VOTE!
Remember- Cyclists are not a minority, not when we join together.

Jim