HR0871 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives recognize bicycling as one part of the solution for many issues, such as traffic congestion, health care costs, individual transportation needs, job access, and environmental concerns; and

WHEREAS, The greatest potential for increased bicycle usage is in urban areas where 40 percent of trips are two miles or less and 28 percent are less than one mile; and

WHEREAS, Bicyclists and motorists share the same rights and responsibilities on the road; and

WHEREAS, Most bicycle crashes can be prevented through the safe operation of bicycles and motor vehicles in accordance with traffic regulations; and

WHEREAS, Training of bicyclists and motorists on properly sharing the road is not presently mainstreamed into the education system; and

WHEREAS, Education of bicyclists and motorists will contribute to the safety of all, while equipping more citizens with the skills and confidence to use bicycles for commuting, exericsing, recreation, and transportation; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge State agencies and local governments to improve their Share the Road outreach to bicyclists and motorists; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we strongly encourage Illinois schools to incorporate bicycling and Share the Road education into their driver education and physical education programs and other school initiatives.