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Council introduces bill to prohibit stopping or parking in dedicated bikeways
Summary
Bill 28‑25 was introduced to prohibit standing, stopping or parking in dedicated bikeways; sponsors say the measure aims to improve bicycle safety and aligns county policy with other jurisdictions. A public hearing was set for Sept. 30.
The Montgomery County Council introduced Bill 28‑25, which would prohibit the standing, stopping or parking of vehicles in dedicated bikeways. Council member Glass, the lead sponsor, told the council there were “59 cyclist involved crashes and 1 fatality” in the first six months of the year in Montgomery County and said the bill is intended to enhance safety and align county rules with other jurisdictions that already prohibit parking in bike lanes.
Why it matters: Sponsors framed the bill as an enforcement complement to the county’s bike‑lane investments and Vision Zero goals. The bill’s lead sponsor said the measure builds on the Safe Streets Act and thanked local organizations including the Washington Area Bicyclists Association and the Action Committee for Transit for their support.
Procedure: The bill was introduced and a public hearing was scheduled for Sept. 30 at 1:30 p.m.; no vote was taken at introduction. Cosponsors listed were Lukey, Friedson and Fanny Gonzalez.
Sources: Remarks by Council member Glass during bill introduction.
