Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Give Me 3

Three-Foot Bike Passing Bill Passes CA Assembly, Needs Gov’s Signature

By Aaron Bialick | Aug 29, 2012 | No Comments

The California State Assembly passed a bill Monday that would require motorists to provide three feet of space when passing bicyclists. SB 1464, which passed with a 50-16 vote, is expected to be signed by Governor Jerry Brown in September following a “largely procedural” approval by the State Senate, which already passed the bill in May, according […]

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Three-Foot Passing Bill Up for Vote at State Assembly Tomorrow

By Aaron Bialick | Aug 23, 2012 | No Comments

A state bill that would require drivers to give three feet of leeway when passing bicyclists in California is headed to the State Assembly for a vote this Friday. TransForm and the California Bicycle Coalition are calling on supporters to email their Assembly members and urge them to vote “yes.” If approved by the Assembly, the bill […]

The State Senate Decides Whether to “Give Me 3” on Thursday

By Damien Newton | May 22, 2012 | 8 Comments

Senate Bill 1464, the three-foot bike passing bill proposed by California Senator Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach), heads back to the Senate on Thursday, May 24 after sailing through committee last week. Buoyed by a strong campaign by the California Bike Coalition (CBC) and TransForm, thousands of supporters have already written letters to their senators urging them to pass the bill. […]

Take 2: As Pennsylvania Gives Cyclists 4, “Give Me 3” Heads Back to Committee

By Damien Newton | Apr 2, 2012 | No Comments

State Senator Alan Lowenthal’s “Give Me 3″ legislation, S.B. 1464, is going back to the Senate Housing and Transportation Committee on April 17. The bill would require drivers to give cyclists a three foot passing berth when overtaking them. I say “going back” because nearly identical legislation, S.B. 910, was passed by both houses of the […]

It’s Take Two for “Give Me 3” in Sacramento

By Damien Newton | Feb 28, 2012 | 1 Comment

On October 7th, Governor Jerry Brown shocked the California cycling community and snubbed Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and bill sponsor Senator Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) when he vetoed Senate Bill 910, a proposed law that would have required motorists to give cyclists a three foot buffer when passing. However, proponents of the “Give Me 3″ bill are […]

Lance and Tony Have Message for Gov. Brown: Give Us 3

By Damien Newton | Oct 3, 2011 | 8 Comments

CicLAvia ride buddies Lance Armstrong and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa have joined forces again. Their target: Governor Jerry Brown. Their message: sign S.B. 910, the state’s three foot passing law that would protect cyclists from drivers who pass too close and too fast. “Gov. Brown can help make our roads safer for everyone by […]

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