LexRides

[politicalhero]

The following bill is proposed in the state House of Reps. by Rep. Osborne from Jefferson/Oldham County. It has been assigned to the Transportation Committee.


HB 255 (BR 1113) - D. Osborne
AN ACT relating to bicycles.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to prohibit the operation of a
bicycle on a state-maintained highway while transporting a person under
the age of 18 years in an attached trailer or other apparatus.

Jan 13-introduced in House
Jan 19-to Transportation (H)

[elzie5000]

Why the hell would they do that?

[politicalhero]

I spoke with Rep. Osborne this morning and he stated he is not a cyclists and is not against cyclists he just stated that he had a very close encounter on Highway 1694 where he came around a corner and a cyclists with a trailer was doing a u-turn in the road and he came within three inches of hitting the trailer.

[elzie5000]

Did you ask why he's not sponsoring a no U-turn bill, since that seems to be the actual problem?

[sailorjames]

Taking your kid on a 45+mph highway with a trailer does seem somewhat irresponsible. If it passes, seems it would just give more incentive to build bike trails so people have somewhere to take their kids/trailers.

[brokebike]

If a highway is restricted to certain modes of transportation, that's all fine and good... but I don't think any further restrictions should be made for any roads that already allow for bikes.
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[HHack]

I agree somewhat about it creating attention for the need for bike trails but it seems like it could also potentially create a cascade of other legislations against cycling. Wouldn't it be nice if one day you are riding your bike and someone in a car cuts you off and you could just propose a legislation against cars passing anyone on a bike? It seems like knit-picky bullshit. What if that is your only mode of transportation? What gives a person the right to regulate a group for which he has no addmited experience without their input or opinion? I can understand the need to protect children but i think this needs to be thought through.

[gdb]

Great news!!!! Thanks so much for writing Rep. Osbourne Charlie!!!
And, for letting me know of his response.
Martha

Martha Emmons, info@bikeworldky.com

Charlie Holbrook wrote:
Looks like Rep. Osborne received some heat on the bill, or he may have reflected on the matter.
Thanks for the heads-up!

From: Charlie Holbrook
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:22 PM
To: 'Osborne, David (State Rep.) (LRC)'
Subject: RE: HB 255

Again, thank you!

From: Osborne, David (State Rep.) (LRC) [mailto:David.Osborne@LRC.KY.GOV]
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 12:16 PM
To: Charlie Holbrook
Subject: RE: HB 255

Thanks, Charlie,

You are right, it is pretty difficult to legislate away stupid behavior. I appreciate your input and please feel free to contact me anytime.

Sincerely,

David

David W. Osborne
State Representative
59th Legislative District
State Capitol Annex, Rm. 457A
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-8100

P. O. Box 8
Prospect, KY 40059


From: Charlie Holbrook [mailto:CHolbrook@holbrookandpitt.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:50 AM
To: Osborne, David (State Rep.) (LRC)
Subject: RE: HB 255

Dear Rep. Osborne,
Thank you for your prompt response. I’m glad you are not pushing the bill. Again, on behalf of the majority of bicyclists who try to act responsibly on the road, I apologize for the individual who caused you the scare., and was so rude. I’m referring our comments to my representative on the Kentucky bicycle and Bikeway Commission, altho’ there is not much that can be done for someone as foolish as the person you encountered.
Again, thanks!
Charles R. Holbrook, III

From: Osborne, David (State Rep.) (LRC) [mailto:David.Osborne@LRC.KY.GOV]
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 5:16 PM
To: Charlie Holbrook
Subject: RE: HB 255

Charles,

Thank you for your e-mail. It is not my intent to advance this bill. I had already informed the chair of the House Transportation Committee that I would not request a hearing on the bill. I appreciate your input and would be more than happy to discuss it with you further, if you would like. Please feel free to contact me anytime.

Sincerely,

David Osborne

David W. Osborne
State Representative
59th Legislative District
State Capitol Annex, Rm. 457A
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-8100

P. O. Box 8
Prospect, KY 40059


From: Charlie Holbrook
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 3:47 PM
To: Osborne, David (State Rep.) (LRC)
Subject: HB 255

Dear Rep. Osborne:
I’m extremely sorry about your close encounter with a very foolish and rude bicyclist. Just as there are motorists who don’t obey the rules of the road, alas, there are also a very few cyclists who don’t.
I hope you will reconsider your decision to introduce this very counter-productive legislation. With our efforts to slim down Kentuckians, to make them more healthy, and to reduce our dependence on foreign energy, we don’t want to make one form of exercise and fuel-efficient transportation nearly impossible.
Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule to consider my opinion on this bill. No reply is necessary, unless you would like to discuss the matter further.

Charles R. Holbrook, III
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GDB
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