Previous Advocacy
2015 Advocacy
- Modernization of the ride "as far to the right as practicable" (AFRAP) law in Conn. Gen. Stat. 14-286b(a). Mission accomplished!
- Updates to the transportation laws to allow modern bicycle facilities and designs, including two-way bike lanes and cycle tracks. Mission accomplished!
- Implementation of the complete streets law at the state and local levels (ongoing and in progress)
- Broad participation in the US DOT's Mayors Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets (ongoing and in progress)
- Statewide implementation of a Share the Road campaign (ongoing and in progress)
2014 Advocacy
Major success! The VU Bill was passed and signed by Governor Malloy in May 2014. It took effect on October 1, 2014.
See Conn. Pub. Acts 14-31 | Legislative Activity on the Vulnerable User bill | Bike Walk CT Testimony
Major success! The VU Bill was passed and signed by Governor Malloy in May 2014. It took effect on October 1, 2014.
See Conn. Pub. Acts 14-31 | Legislative Activity on the Vulnerable User bill | Bike Walk CT Testimony
Advocacy Updates for 2014
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2013 Advocacy
- It's Election Day. We Bike. We Walk. We Vote!
- Ask the Candidates: How Would You Make My Town More Bikeable, Walkable?
- 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION WRAP-UP
- Action Alert! Speak Up to Get Vulnerable User Bill Passed This Year!
- The Bills We're Watching (live list) (pdf)
- Letter to Governor on Integrating Bike Commute Facilities with Agency Consolidations in Hartford
- Support for Distracted Driving Enforcement Bills
- Fees in lieu of Sidewalk Construction (support)
- Testimony on VU Bill (support), Single File Riding (oppose), West Haven Bike Lanes (support)
- If you are interested in following the legislative process for important bike/ped bills, here's some info that explains how the comittee process works.
2012 Advocacy
- Comments on DEEP Energy Strategy
- Flower Street Closure (oppose)