ROCKVILLE, Md. — Biking around Montgomery County just got a little safer. The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed legislation on Tuesday, Nov. 4, that prohibits drivers from standing, stopping, or parking in bikeways.

The bill was first introduced by Councilmember Evan Glass and co-sponsored by Councilmembers Natali Fani-González, Andrew Friedson, and Dawn Luedtke.

“Dedicated bike lanes are critical safety infrastructure, but only if people can actually use them safely,” said Councilmember Glass who is Chair of the Transportation and Environment Committee. “This new law builds on the Safe Streets Act and advances our efforts to ensure cyclists no longer have to veer into traffic to avoid parked cars — making our roads safer for everyone. Its passage marks an important step towa

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