Dutchess County drivers must now give a little more room to the people they share the road with.
Anyone who regularly drives through Dutchess County knows that some roads don’t leave much room for people walking or riding a bike. Narrow shoulders, missing sidewalks and stretches without bike lanes can put them a little too close for comfort.
The Dutchess County Legislature announced Thursday that it has approved a measure establishing a three-foot passing distance for bicyclists and other vulnerable road users. Supporters say the change would clear up a loophole in New York’s existing law…