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GA SR895

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Nan Orrock

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes May 2016 as National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month, and May 16-20, 2016, as Bike to Work Week in Georgia
  • Highlights Georgia's multi-use paths—including the Silver Comet Trail, Atlanta Beltline, and Columbus Riverwalk—as major attractions drawing hundreds of thousands of bicyclists annually from all 50 states and internationally
  • Notes that bicycle-friendly communities improve citizens' health, well-being, and quality of life while reducing air pollution and traffic congestion
  • Acknowledges Georgia Bikes and over 20 local cycling organizations that will promote bicycle safety during May 2016
  • Encourages all road users to share the road safely with bicyclists and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press

Legislative Description

National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month; recognize May, 2016

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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