As I noted in my last post, I emailed the candidates for California’s 26th Senate District this morning to ask them just two questions:
1. Would you support legislation revising California Government Code Section 831.4 to return some liability to government agencies for known hazards on off-road (Class 1) trails?
2. Would you support — or be willing to introduce — legislation to update the California Vehicle Code to improve to clarify the laws regarding bicycling and improve bicycle safety?
Within just a few hours, I received the following response from Rabbi Nachum Shifren:
Dear Ted
As I mentioned to you, I am a physical fitness devotee, and totally relate to the plight of bikers. WE ABSOLUTELY NEED TO MAKE BIKING NOT ONLY MORE SAFE, BUT MORE EFFICIENT AND USER FRIENDLY.
My answer to both questions: a resounding YES.
Yours for freedom on the road,
Rabbi Shifren
