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The League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and colleague, Deb Hubsmith. Hubsmith was the founder of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership and served as its director for 9 years. She dedicated her career to bicycling and walking advocacy at the local, state and national levels. She began her advocacy as the founding executive director of the Marin County Bicycle Coalition, where she helped develop the county’s Safe Routes to School pilot program. She championed the nation’s first statewide Safe Routes to School program in California and also a nationwide program, which passed the U.S. Congress and resulted in more than $1 billion for Safe Routes to School programs across the country.

Last Friday, our #BikeChat focused on bike education — where it stands, where it’s going and more. We were lucky enough to have four League Cycling Instructors on hand as panelists: Dan Hoagland, of Washington Area Bicyclist Association; Greg Billing, also of WABA; Molly North, of Bike Denver; and Nick Mason, of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota.

He asked to go to the bank. As we approached his destination he spoke up, “Hey, can I give you a word of advice?” I hesitated, “Uh, sure.” “The world is full of jerks. Don’t let anyone take up residence in your brain unless they’re paying their rent to you. They’re just not worth it.”

The bicycle’s narrow width of track allows lawful and safe sharing of the lane with motorists, at least theoretically and if everything goes right. This right to the road is fundamental and must be defended. This article discusses the current and changing law of motor vehicle passing distance and its implications for legal responsibility.