Increasing Support for Safe Passing Legislation

In May, 2022, the British Columbia School Trustees Association’s, representing all 60 boards of education in B.C., passed the following resolution:

“That the BCSTA request that the Province of British Columbia amend the Motor Vehicle Act to better support safe active transportation by requiring drivers to provide 1 meter of space on roads with posted speeds of 50 km/h or less, and 1.5 meters of space on roads with posted speeds in excess of 50 km/h, when passing people cycling or walking.”

Read the letter sent to Minister Fleming and the rationale for the motion here.