Cheshire Linear Park to get Safer for Bicycles?

Crossing the roads along the Cheshire Linear Park is a concern for many cyclists, so much so the town installed "traffic calming" lines last fall on South Brooksvale Road.

Now, proposed state legislation would make the roads and bike paths safer for pedestrians and bicyclists by penalizing drivers that injure or kill other people using the roads.

According to the Hartford Courant, the legislation is backed by "environmental groups and transit advocates” who tried – but failed – to get the laws passed in 2010. The legislation is being considered by the transportation committee of the General Assembly.

The proposed laws would, according to the Courant, punish dangerous drivers with mandatory community service and a fine totaling up to $5,000.