At the last DC Bicycle Advisory Council meeting held Wednesday, September 7, WABA discussed its efforts to introduce legislation before the Council of the District of Columbia to create better protections for bicyclists who are harassed or threaten by motorists.
According to WABA, the proposed law creates a civil right of action for an assaulted cyclist and provides for attorneys fees if the cyclist-plaintiff prevails--thereby providing an incentive for attorneys to represent the victim.
Ward 6 Council member Tommy Wells will co-introduce an anti-harassment bill with Ward 2's Jack Evans and Ward 1's Jim Graham.
Below is a resolution supporting the anti-harassment bill and the rights of bicyclists who use of District streets.
Resolution - Support of Bicyclists Rights
According to WABA, the proposed law creates a civil right of action for an assaulted cyclist and provides for attorneys fees if the cyclist-plaintiff prevails--thereby providing an incentive for attorneys to represent the victim.
Ward 6 Council member Tommy Wells will co-introduce an anti-harassment bill with Ward 2's Jack Evans and Ward 1's Jim Graham.
Below is a resolution supporting the anti-harassment bill and the rights of bicyclists who use of District streets.
Resolution - Support of Bicyclists Rights