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Committee advances statewide ban on parking or driving in bike lanes with exceptions for essential services
Summary
House Bill 290 would prohibit stopping, parking or driving in bike lanes except for turning, emergency response, snow removal and a short list of essential services; the House Transportation Committee voted unanimously to recommend the bill.
The House Transportation Committee voted unanimously to recommend House Bill 290, which would establish a statewide standard prohibiting stopping, parking or driving in designated bike lanes except in narrowly defined situations.
Sponsor Representative Mauga said the bill aims to keep bike lanes clear so cyclists are not forced into vehicle lanes, citing studies that show properly maintained bike lanes reduce crashes. He said the…
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