D.C. COUNCIL ACTIONS
Washington Post, July 16, 1987
The following were among actions taken at the Tuesday meeting of the District of Columbia Council:
BICYCLE MESSENGERS -- In light of concerns by motorists and pedestrians over the speed (slow down -you're embarassing those cars!)and recklessness of some of the city's bicycle couriers, council member Nadine Winter (D-Ward 6) introduced a bill that would require the licensing of commercial bicyclists, and force them to take a safety test and to wear city-issued identification. Winter's bill would also require all courier companies to have training programs for their employes.
D.C. COUNCIL ACTIONS
Washington Post, January 21, 1988
The following were among actions taken at the Jan. 19 meeting of the District of Columbia Council:
BICYCLE COURIER PERMITS -- The council passed a bill requiring bicycle couriers to be licensed and to pass a safety test before receiving a license.
Nadine Winter (D-Ward 6), chairwoman of the public works committee, introduced the legislation last year, spurred by complaints about the dangerous maneuvers of some bicycle messengers in traffic and on sidewalks.
The licenses would have the bicyclist's photo and employer's name and address. The council has recommended that the licenses cost up to $50 per year. But that decision is left to the city administration, which must write regulations and determine fines and enforcement procedures.
The law would require that all couriers receive a license within 180 days after the legislation is signed by Mayor Marion Barry.
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