: Louisiana 3 Feet :

“We all travel life’s roads. I stand before you to ask for your cooperation in providing safe space for cyclists. When you see a cyclist on the road, please, yield to life.” David Zabriskie, world-class cyclist and founder of Yield to Life

Louisiana's New Law

our mission

Our mission is to unite ALL Louisiana cyclists, whether recreational riders, commuters, or competitive cyclists. We must work together to get legislation passed in our state that will protect cyclists and provide education to support this protection.

our vision

On parish levels, have more signage placed on known cyclist routes that educate motorists as to the rights of those traveling on bicycles.

Continually provide education to cyclists, motorists, school children, and law enforcement about the importance of exercising caution where bicycles and motor vehicles share a roadway.

Pass statewide legislation that protects cyclists. Examples are the 3-feet law and anti-harassment laws.

Colin Goodier, MD

09/25/1979 - 06/09/2008

Timmy Cappo

10/02/1984 - 06/11/2002

Steve Seiden, PhD

07/13/1967 - 06/11/2002

news & information

06.25.2009
Governor Jindal to hold ceremonial signing.
As promised, Governor Jindal will be holding a ceremonious signing of the Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act on Monday, August 10th at 4:30pm at the Governor's Mansion. Please post by 8/4 on the forum if you will be able to attend. This new legislation that will take effect on August 15th.

06.25.2009
Governor Jindal signs LA 3 Feet
At 4:27pm, Governor Bobby Jindal signed the Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act, making it a law. The law will take effect on August 15, 2009. We are very grateful to have had zero opposition in our quest to save the lives of cyclists around our state.

06.11.2009
Senate Passes LA 3 Feet
Exactly 7 years from the deaths of cyclists Timmy Cappo and Steve Seiden on River Road in Baton Rouge, the Senate passed HB 725, the Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act, by a vote of 37-0. The bill now awaits the Governor’s signature. Jindal is believed to be in favor of the bill.

06.04.2009
Senate Transportation Committee Unanimously
Passes LA 3 Feet
Not a single in opposition to make LA 3 Feet a law. DOTD did not request to speak and it moved through the Committee in about 15 minutes. The bill now goes to the Senate Floor then to the Governor. Check out the bill in its amended form. Nice! Click here

05.19.2009
Bill Passes the House Floor
By a vote of 97-0 HB 725, known as the Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act, passes the House Floor. Additionally, the bill now has 56 co-authors.

05.11.2009
House Transportation Sub-committee Unanimously
Approves Passage
Louisiana House unanimously approves the passage of HB 725 with Amendments to prohibit the harassment of cyclists. Coverage starts at about 3 hr 28 min mark: Click Here. The Advocate's article: Click Here.

05.1.2009
BREAKING NEWS!
The bill will be heard on May 11, 2009 by the House Committee on Transportation, Highway and Public Works at 9:00 am. Check back for updates.

04.17.2009
JACKSON PRE-FILES BILL!
Representative Michael Jackson has done as promised and pre-filed Louisiana's first law to provide protection for cyclists. To view the complete pre-filed bill, click here.

04.2009
Louisiana Legislature to Meet
April 2009 is the next meeting of the Louisiana Legislature. We are hopeful that Representative Michael L. Jackson will support our cause. To visit the Louisiana Legislature homepage, click here.

06.24.2008
Dr. Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act Introduced
Tiger Cycling Foundation introduces the Dr. Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act to the Mayor of Baton Rouge, Kip Holden, and urges him and local government to pass it as city/parish ordinance.
Click to read

06.11.2008
Colin Goodier's Obituary
Times Picayune, Colin’s Obituary and guest book. Click here to read

06.10.2008
Colin's Accident Report
Baton Rouge Advocate, Colin’s accident report.
Click Here.

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