Bicycle Advocates Join Forces for 2010 Lucinda Means Bicycle Advocacy Day Wednesday, May 26, 2010
In recent years, each organization has held its own lobbying day, but this year it is particularly important for us to join forces to push for a new policy for nonmotorized transportation. All three groups will be asking legislators to support laws and policies to make Michigan bicycle-friendly. One resolution, on Complete Streets, is already on the Legislature’s agenda. All bicyclists, on- and off-road, need safe routes to their destinations, everywhere in Michigan. Many other states already have mandated Complete Streets, and LMB, MTGA, and MMBA all believe it is overdue in Michigan. As soon as our coalition of supporters agrees on the language of a bill, we will lobby for its passage. In addition to Complete Streets, Advocacy Day participants will ask their representatives in Lansing to support a number of other initiatives to protect all Michigan bicyclists. LMB will continue to focus on legislation to incorporate bicycle-safety education within drivers education, and on our vulnerable user bills to increase penalties for striking or killing a bicyclist. LMB will also continue to advocate for a ban on “texting” while driving. We will post a combined (LMB, MMBA and MTGA) advocacy agenda on this page in the near future. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months. Read LMB's current Advocacy Agenda.  
Last Updated on Thursday, 04 February 2010 11:13
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