San Antonio Raises Awareness of Safe Passing Ordinance

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In February of 2010, the City of San Antonio, Texas enacted a Safe Passing Ordinance. Because pedestrians and cyclists are considered vulnerable road users this law serves to enhance road safety. It also serves to promote San Antonio’s goal for making the city a Bike Friendly Community with more walkable streets and neighborhoods. Although, the ordinance was passed in 2010, cyclists are still concerned that the law is not being properly enforced.

In order to better enforce the ordinance, in 2012, members from the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), San Antonio Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), BikeTexas, and the Tri-sition Area bike shop gathered with other concerned individuals to discuss what measures should be taken. The group decided to have undercover police officers patrol streets to ensure that drivers observe the safe passing law.

A Public Safety Announcement on the Safe Passage Ordinance: