The city of Rochester, New York, decided to take legal action that ensures the city is as safe for people on bikes as intended.
The City Council of Rochester, New York voted last week to prohibit cars from blocking bike lanes, according to an article by Brett Dahlberg.
"City officials said the rule change, submitted to the council by Mayor Lovely Warren, will encourage more people to ride bikes and help Rochester meet its transportation and climate goals," reports Dahlberg.
Dahlberg also notes that city officials are touting the rule change as a way to attract more young people to the city.
"Prior to the rule change -- spurred in part, city officials and bicycle advocates said, by WXXI News reporting -- the city had no universal ban on cars in bike lanes. Most bike lanes were covered by no stopping, no standing or no parking signs, but even then, the city had no way to cite a motorist specifically for stopping in a bike lane," adds Dahlberg.
Hat tip to Vince DiMiceli, who shares the article, provides additional commentary on the new law, and shares news of an early scofflaw from the mayor's team.
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