September 22, 2021 - We wanted to let you know the Safe Passing Distance resolution was passed by the Union of BC Municipalities! Last week, mayors and councillors across BC voted and endorsed a resolution in support of a Safe Passing Law in BC at the annual meeting of Union of BC Municipalities, sponsored by the City of North Vancouver.

Thank you to everyone across B.C. who took the time to contact your local mayor or city councillor. This is an important step to further convince the provincial government to amend the Motor Vehicle Act to establish a minimum passing distance law in BC.

Stay tuned for next steps as we, along with cycling advocacy groups across the province along with help from donors and supporters like you, take the necessary steps to ask the provincial government to enact Safe Passing Law in BC.

As we all know, a Minimum Passing Distance law could meaningfully reduce current crash and injury rates in communities across B.C.

Minimum Passing Distance laws provide an objective standard for safe passing. Many North American jurisdictions have enacted Minimum Passing Distance laws, and promoted the new legislation to establish public information, education, and enforcement programs supporting broader road safety goals and objectives.

Because close passing in B.C. currently counteracts policies and strategies designed to support environmentally sustainable transportation modes like cycling and walking, it is important for the provincial government to move quickly to address this issue via legislation.

Learn more here about the BCCC campaign and research on Safe Passing laws. If you haven’t already, please support BCCC as a member, donor or organization. With your voice, we can make better cycling happen!

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That’s all for now. Thank you once again, and please stay safe.

Yours sincerely,

Board & Staff
The British Columbia Cycling Coalition
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