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Residents urge stronger bicycle and pedestrian protections as Richardson proclaims Bike Month
Summary
At a Richardson City Council meeting where the mayor proclaimed May 2026 as Bike Month, bicycling advocates and visiting riders praised local infrastructure but urged the council to pursue a suite of safety measures including a vulnerable road‑user statute, a statewide three‑foot passing rule, quicker interim safety treatments and faster post‑crash reviews.
Mayor Amir Omar proclaimed May 2026 as Bike Month for the City of Richardson and invited members of the Richardson Bicycle Coalition and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission to the dais for a commemorative photo.
During initial public comment, Matt Peyton of the Richardson Bicycle Coalition thanked the council for the proclamation and pressed elected officials to pursue stronger safety measures. Peyton said the proclamation ‘‘matters’’ because it signals that ‘‘safe cycling and active transportation are community priorities,’’ and he urged action after recent…
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