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Resident proposes 4‑foot passing law signs near rail trail; committee agrees to explore
Summary
Peter Perlmutter proposed a sign campaign to inform drivers about the 4‑foot passing requirement for bicyclists; the committee agreed to explore installing signs, citing the rail‑trail construction.
Peter Perlmutter told the committee that state law requires drivers to give bicyclists 4 feet of clearance when passing and argued public awareness is low: “1/3 know the law, 1/3 respect the law and 1/3 don’t care about the law.” He urged a sign program to remind motorists of the requirement, which he said is especially important as a rail trail is being constructed.
Committee members agreed to explore installing signs that communicate the 4‑foot passing rule. The exchange emphasized outreach and signage as education tools rather than enforcement changes.
No formal motion or funding decision for the signage program was recorded; committee members noted any installation would depend on funding and appropriateness and would require follow-up work to prepare recommendations for the Select Board or DPW.
