South Dakota Bicycle Coalition

Archive for the ‘3 Feet Please’ Category

SB70 will likely be considered by the senate this week. Please contact your senator and remind them that you’d like to see this bill pass.
RE: SB 70, Three Feet Safe Passing Legislation
Dear Members of the Senate Transportation Committee,
Thank you for considering the proposed legislation that would define the minimum safe distance for a motor [...]

04 Feb, 2010

A Close Shave: Pierre

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This story is one of many told to the SDBC. The stories illustrate why South Dakota needs increased awareness of how to properly share the road.
I was grinding up highway 1806 near the west end of Oahe Dam one morning, riding with a friend who was ahead quite a ways. I was right of the [...]

27 Jan, 2010

Three Foot Law Fits With Rural Roads

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SB 70 remains absent from the Senate Transportation Committee agenda. We’re monitoring – waiting for just the right moment to contact the members of the committee.
By Jessica Giard, SDBC Board Secretary
When I think of the need for a 3-foot law, I think of South Dakota’s rural roads. These roads are what make this state great [...]


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  • Amy Blackstone: I would like to help with the legislative approach to getting the 3ft law passed in South Dakota. Please let me know what role I can serve to assist.
  • Joe Mizereck: Caitlin, well said. And among those voices that need to be heard are all the loved ones of those who ride. From wives to parents to children to moms
  • Eric N: Someone want to tell me how a motor vehicle is going to know a cyclist is in the road & will need 3 feet of passing room if they, ya know, CAN'T S