Now that LB1030 is set for a hearing on Monday, February 6th, it is more crucial than ever that the members of the Transportation & Telecommunications Committee see how important it is to the citizens of Nebraska that this bill advances to the floor of the Legislature and becomes a law. It’s also important that we show our gratitude to Senator Hansen for introducing the bill. With that in mind, here are some tips from […]

LB1030 Hearing date, time and place is set: 1:30pm on Monday, February 6th in room 1113 Mark your calendars! Please come if you can and testify!

LB1030 has been referred to the Transportation & Telecommunications Committee. No hearing date has been announced. Here are the members of that committee, including Lincoln’s own Kathy Campbell. If you’ve still got the letter (or email) writing bug, drop them a line! Sen. Deb Fischer, Chairperson Sen. Kathy Campbell Sen. Annette Dubas Sen. Galen Hadley Sen. Charlie Janssen Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh Sen. LeRoy Louden Sen. Scott Price

Wondering what BicycLincoln is all about? Come to Crescent Moon Coffee on Saturday, February 25th from 6-10pm. What to expect: 1. Camaraderie with Lincoln riders, 2. Information on how to get involved, 3. News about future projects and gatherings, 4. Conversations about moving bicycling forward in Lincoln, 5. Prizes, 6. Beer and/or coffee!

The bill would implement a 3′ passing law for automobiles overtaking pedestrians and cyclists. The bill has a chance to be a priority if there are enough of us chattering in our senators’ ears. Find your senator here!

Former Chief of Police and current Public Safety Director, Tom Casady, had this to say recently about potholes and how they affect cyclists. Casady, an avid cyclist himself, has often defended the rights of cyclists in traffic on his blog.

Dozens of concerned cyclists wrote to the City Council in response to rumors that the city was not planning to repaint the existing bike lanes on 11th and 14th streets when repaving them this Summer. After receiving dozens of letters, coucilman Carl Eskridge said that the message was heard “loud and clear” that the current bike lanes, while imperfect, should be retained. (links via: journalstar.com)