News

Bill banning bicyclists on Montana highways without shoulders to be re-drafted after negative feedback

January 24, 2017 /

MATR Sponsor (view all)

Working to create a clean and balanced energy portfolio that will provide for a safe and reliable energy future. Learn more at http://www.NorthWesternEnergy.com/BrightFuture

A bill that would have banned bicyclists from two-lane highways without shoulders is being redrafted with input from the cycling community.

State Rep. Barry Usher, a Republican representing a district north of Billings, said his bill was drafted broadly by legislative aides, but his goal was to avoid vehicle collisions.

"I’ve been approached by a lot of people," Usher said Friday. "There’s an issue of bike safety on a lot of roads, and it’s because of the ones without shoulders."

By MATT HUDSON [email protected]

Full Story: http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/bill-banning-bicyclists-on-highways-without-shoulders-to-be-re/article_77de14ea-35d6-5010-b73e-1dbb76eb7df5.html