Gov. Rick Perry vetoed the 3-feet law in Texas

[Selkie]

With the number of aides likely supporting/informing/advising him, he probably understood the law. Other factors -- lobbyists, big donors (big oil?), more vocal constituents -- probably influenced him. Or perhaps, this is just what he thinks is right. Texans can vote him out of office and the law can be changed. Doesn't make it right but at least this isn't necessary forever.

I was kind of taken aback by the fact that pedestrians have to yield to cars, even at intersections., in Texas. I'm glad that I live in a very pedestrian/bike friendly place.

[Resi]

Ha, yes in Texas everything is different...

Well, besides the 3feet law, it all comes down to common sense, and education. There are many good drivers out there, don't forget them. But it needs only one of the not so nice ones which can change lives.
Since my move from Europe to Texas I have seen a big change in cycling. There are more and more people taking up road biking, which is fantastic.
So... more cars, more cyclists this means more regulations, which also should be tested in the drivers education. Remember, it could be also a child which is using the road not only the hard core bikers. Hope one day we will get there...

Therese

[BarbaraAlys]

mickchick wrote:

I was kind of taken aback by the fact that pedestrians have to yield to cars, even at intersections., in Texas. I'm glad that I live in a very pedestrian/bike friendly place.



No, it said except at intersections and cross walks.


That is out good-haired governor. I sure didn't vote for him.

BarbaraAlys

[Aggie_Ama]

I did find the friendliest little place for riding in Texas yesterday. DH will be racing in a small German settlement outside Fredericksburg called Doss next weekend so we re-conned the course. EVERY motorist waved, the locals at the Lutheran church we parked at just wanted to know where we rode and if I remembered sunscreen since I am so fair skinned. The only honk we got was a warning from a guy pulling hay that he was coming around some S-turns. Lovely area of the Hill Country and wonderful people, a truly great experience.