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Which Way, L.A.?

Will a New Law Make Drivers Bicycle-Friendly?

Riding a bike in metropolitan traffic can be taking your life in your hands. But a new rule for the roads of California went into effect this week: Motorists have to give cyclists a three-foot buffer zone. But how will it be measured? How will the law be enforced?

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By Warren Olney • Sep 18, 2014 • 21m Listen

Riding a bike in metropolitan traffic can be taking your life in your hands. But a new rule for the roads of California went into effect this week: Motorists have to give cyclists a three-foot buffer zone. But how will it be measured? How will the law be enforced?

Also, Santa Monica’s city motto is “fortunate people in a fortunate land.” So why is it America’s second-most stressed-out suburb? Will a million-dollar grant provide the answer?

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