Georgia's cyclists may soon feel more wind at their backs as drivers give a safer passing distance. This week a bill was introduced in the House that would define the minimum safe passing distance as three feet. We don't expect this bill, if/when it passes, to be a panacea, but we do think it will facilitate enforcement by making the law less subjective ("safe" means different things to different people) and help drivers better understand how to interact with cyclists they pass on the street. Georgia would join 16 other US states that have already defined safe passing minimums of three feet or greater (laws are under consideration in seven additional states).

When I saw the Speed Vest on display at Pro Walk Pro Bike in Seattle this year, I immediately thought - we need to bring this to Atlanta. This weekend, thanks to a felicitous series of events, we're going to do just that. As part of our Light Up the Night...on Bikes event, the brains behind the Speed Vest is coming to town to demonstrate his invention. I've been wishing we had a tool to let drivers know just how far the cyclist they just passed was moving (to avoid said driver cutting them off at the next turn) and the Speed Vest meets that need perfectly! Brady will join us Saturday following the bike light giveaway for a well-lit ride to Atlantic Station. Charge up your best light set-up and ride with us!

As we approach the 2009 legislative session hoping for real action on our state and region's many transportation challenges, Governor Purdue is asking for citizen input on the state's strategic plan for transportation. Please complete the survey to urge Governor Perdue’s transportation planning team to invest in bicycle, pedestrian, and transit.

The New York Cycle Club, a 1,600+ member organization, located in New York City, is conducting a worldwide bicycle accident survey. The results will be published as part of a cycling risk assessment study that will be made freely available to the public at the conclusion of the survey. Read more...