Woman hit in unpainted bike lane not protected by law (December 18, 2009 - BikePortland.org)
When Portlander Rob Daray witnessed a right-hook collision on his commute home last summer he thought it was obvious who was at fault. So did the police officer who cited the operator of the motor vehicle for "failure to yield to a bicycle." Even the woman driving the car admitted she made an abrupt right turn without checking her blind spots.
But when the case came up in traffic court, the judge came to a different conclusion and now Mr. Daray and others familiar with this are worried that people who ride bicycles are vulnerable - not just on the street, but in the legal system as well.
See full story at:
http://bikeportland.org/2009/12/18/judge-woman-hit-in-unpainted-bike-lane-i…
Hello,
Can you please assist Winnipeg in motion and the Assiniboine South in motion Committee by publicizing the following FREE event and forwarding this information on to your networks?
See you on the trails!
Cheers,
Deanna
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SAVE THE DATE!
Snow Trek - 1st Annual Winter in motion
Sunday, January 17, 2010
As the mercury plunges and the snow begins to fall, your first instinct may be to hibernate until spring. But, get up off the couch, put down the remote, and discover the real potential of Winnipeg's winter by joining us at the first annual "Snow Trek - Winter in motion".
It promises be a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family to get outside for some cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, tobogganing and walking. No Experience, No Problem! We are offering FREE cross-country ski instruction and guided snowshoe hikes. No Equipment, No Problem! We will have a limited supply of FREE cross-country skis & snowshoes for you to use (ID required) at all four locations. Too Young, Too Old! No such thing...Everybody Welcome!
Come out and explore the new cross-country ski trails and winter walkways available in Winnipeg - from The Forks to Assiniboine Park and out to Fort Whyte Alive - over 50 kilometres of groomed ski trails!
What: Snow Trek - Winter in motion
When: Sunday, January 17, 2010
Time: 12:30 - 3:30pm
Where: FOUR locations to choose from:
Assiniboine Park Duck Pond
Bourkevale Community Centre (100 Ferry Road)
Fort Whyte Alive (Free admission for the event)
The Forks
Who: All Welcome!
Cost: FREE!
For more information and a detailed schedule check out www.winnipeginmotion.ca or call Winnipeg in motion at 940-3648.
See you on the trails!
Snow Trek - Winter in motion is a community event put on by the Assiniboine South in motion Committee and community partners - Thank you!
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