From this World Changing post:
That seems to help sharing the road easier as the cyclist would be more visible at night.
Check out LightLaneBike.com design for their lighting system coming out soon.

Bicyclists and motorists basically have the same rights and duties, and the laws governing traffic regulation apply equally to both. Learn more at Virginia.gov.
...will dedicate these funds for bicycling education initiatives within Virginia...
Learn more at VBF.