Legislative Reception, Bike Ped Issues
Ray Rauth
This from Bike Walk Connectcut:
Unfortunately I won’t be able to attend.
Ray Rauth
4th Annual Legislative Reception
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Old Judiciary Committee Room (3d fl., NE corner)
State Capitol Building
3:00-5:00 pm
An Invitation
To legislative and citizen leaders committed to ensuring that bicycling and walking are attractive, safe, and reliable modes of transportation throughout Connecticut.
Teas and sweet treats to be served
3:00 Welcome
3:30-4:15 Speakers Program
Speaker of the House Christopher Donovan
Senator Beth Bye
Representative David Baram
(confirmed, pending availability)
Our 2011 state legislative agenda:
Ø S.B. 720 An Act Creating Penalties for Causing Harm to, or the death of, a vulnerable user of a public way
Ø S.B. 406; 507; 43; 517; 90; and 611; H.B. 5254; 5590; 5315; 5458; 5770; and 5574 Recreational Land Use Act Reform – extend limited liability to public landowners
Ø S.B. 822; H.B. 6178; H.B. 6179 Enabling localities to opt for red light camera motor vehicle law enforcement
Ø H.B. 6126 An Act Authorizing Bicyclists to Cross the Housatonic Railroad at Grade in New Milford
For more information, including placement on Speakers’ Program, please contact Georgette at 860-904-2420 or gya...@bikewalkct.org
“People who find joy in outside activity of walking, running, and cycling need to feel confident in bringing the next generation up to value these modes of transport – no more the ‘alternative’ but the ‘’first choice’ for getting places.”
– Mary DiPietro, Marlborough