Senator Fedor announces biking safety bill after concluding 3^rd Annual Bike to the Capitol from Toledo to Columbus

From State Senator Teresa Fedor

11th Senate District

News Information Contact: Ursula Barrera

Office of Senator Teresa Fedor

Office: 614-466-5204

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2009

Columbus, Ohio --- Senator Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) concluded her third annual "Bike to the Capitol" tour on May 17, 2009. Mayor Michael Coleman, Franklin County Clerk of Courts Maryellen O'Shaughnessy, and 24 other riders joined Senator Fedor as she wrapped up the 160-mile trip.

The Bike to the Capitol reinforced the need for bicycle-friendly communities and safer roads for those who use bicycling as an alternative mode of transportation. Accordingly, she will introduce legislation calling for a 3-foot clearance between cars and bicycles. “This bill will make Ohio more bicycle-friendly and promote a healthier lifestyle for Ohioans,” said Senator Fedor.

The tour took Senator Fedor from Toledo to Columbus over a 3-day period on a “Campaign for Healthy Kids and Communities” geared toward raising awareness about quality physical and health education standards in schools; alternative means of transportation; and bicycle-friendly communities.

To view Senator Fedor's route click here