Topic:
Bicycle Advocacy - Safe Passing Law Sign Locations
Meeting agenda:
- Review the NJ Department of Transportation request
- Identify locations along state and local roadways to help make the traveling public aware of the requirements of the Safe Passing Law
- Align on method to compile and collect locations prior to response being sent on Thursday PM.
Background:
The request was received in an email from NJDOT...
" The New Jersey Department of Transportation will be installing signs along state roadways to help make the traveling public aware of the requirements of the Safe Passing Law, one of which is that motorists give bicyclists at least 4 feet when passing them on the roadway. The signs, and their installation, will conform to the requirements of the most recent edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
To help identify locations where safe passing signs could help make cycling safer, the Department is seeking input from bike clubs across New Jersey. At this time, we are asking for recommendations from club members for sites on any roadway in the state. These locations will be reviewed to determine if signs can be installed. Sites on local roads will be forwarded to the appropriate county or municipality for consideration.
We would like to receive your feedback by COB next Friday, June 14th. Please respond directly to this email. Thank you for your assistance with this important matter. "
Ride safe and have fun!
