Bill prohibiting drivers from blocking bike lanes earns unanimous support from Utah House committee.

Utah cyclists could see fewer obstacles in their path under a bill that earned the unanimous approval of the House Transportation Committee on Monday.

CAPITOL HILL—Utah cyclists could see fewer obstacles in their path under a bill that earned the unanimous approval of the House Transportation Committee on Monday. If adopted into law, HB290 would prohibit drivers from operating a vehicle or parking within bike lanes—with exceptions for snowplows, mail carriers, buses and emergency vehicles—setting a statewide standard that cycling facilities be kept clear and navigable…