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Subject: 2012 Lucinda Means Bicycle Advocacy Day - May 23rd
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Dear Michigan Cycling Friends,

The League of Michigan Bicyclists, Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance,
Michigan Mountain Biking Association, and MSU Bikes are pleased to join
forces once again for the Lucinda Means Bicycle Advocacy Day to be held at
the State Capitol on May 23rd, 2012 as a culmination of National Bike Month=
.

Whether you enjoy riding on Michigan roads, trails or dirt single track,
Advocacy Day is your opportunity to speak with one voice to help advance th=
e
interests of all cyclists in the state. We hope that casual riders and
die-hards alike will join us in advancing the interests of all bicyclists b=
y
communicating the great importance of cycling to the Michigan Legislator.

This year's key issues include:
* Protect Vulnerable Roadway Users - Enhanced penalties for injuring
cyclists=20
* Revise Right Turn Signal - Make extended right arm legal in Michigan
* Support Bikes on Trains - Roll on bike service for Michigan trains
* Oppose efforts to eliminate the Michigan Complete Streets Advisory Counci=
l
* Oppose efforts to eliminate dedicated nonmotorized funding
* Oppose "Right to Ride" legislation which elevates equestrian trail users
above all other user groups=A0
* Protect trail utility easements from being given away to telecommunicatio=
n
companies=20
* You will find more information about these issues and the status of our
legislative efforts on our website at www.LMB.org/advocacyday
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Escorted by local police bike patrols, the day will start with a short road
rally ride from MSU Bikes to the State Capitol where volunteers from all
three organizations will educate legislators on the above policy issues to
help make Michigan a more bicycle-friendly state.

Lunch will be provided after legislative visits, followed by an optional
afternoon ride.

Tentative Schedule:
8:30 am - Bike rally leaves from MSU Bikes to State Capitol
9:15 am =AD Welcome & Guest Speaker Representative Anthony Forlini
9:30 am - Issue Overview & Questions
10:15 am - Meetings with Representatives and Senators
12:45 pm - Lunch on Capitol grounds
1:45 pm - Group photo on Capitol steps
2:00 pm - "Lansing by bicycle" (self-guided ride)

Price:
Registration for Advocacy Day is $10 and includes lunch.

Registration:
Please register asap so we have ample time to prearrange meetings with both
your State Representative and Senator.
REGISTER=20
HERE:https://secureonlineregister.com/lmb/index.php?f=3D12&show_reload=3Dtrue

--=20
John Lindenmayer
Advocacy & Policy Director
League of Michigan Bicyclists
(517) 334-9100
416 S. Cedar St, Suite A
Lansing, MI 48912

www.LMB.org
Facebook: http://facebook.com/LeagueofMichiganBicyclists
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mibicyclists


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<FONT FACE=3D"Arial"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12pt'>Dear Michigan Cycling Frien=
ds,<BR>
<BR>
The League of Michigan Bicyclists, Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, =
Michigan Mountain Biking Association, and MSU Bikes are pleased to join forc=
es once again for the Lucinda Means Bicycle Advocacy Day to be held at the S=
tate Capitol on May 23rd, 2012 as a culmination of National Bike Month.<BR>
<BR>
Whether you enjoy riding on Michigan roads, trails or dirt single track, Ad=
vocacy Day is your opportunity to speak with one voice to help advance the i=
nterests of all cyclists in the state. We hope that casual riders and die-ha=
rds alike will join us in advancing the interests of all bicyclists by commu=
nicating the great importance of cycling to the Michigan Legislator.<BR>
<BR>
<B>This year's key issues include:<BR>
</B></SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE=3D"Arial"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12pt'><=
I>Protect Vulnerable Roadway Users - Enhanced penalties for injuring cyclist=
s</I>=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"Arial"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12pt'><I>Revise=
 Right Turn Signal - Make extended right arm legal in Michigan</I>=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"Arial"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12pt'><I>Suppor=
t Bikes on Trains - Roll on bike service for Michigan trains</I>=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"Arial"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12pt'><I>Oppose=
 efforts to eliminate the Michigan Complete Streets Advisory Council</I>=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"Arial"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12pt'><I>Oppose=
 efforts to eliminate dedicated nonmotorized funding</I>=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"Arial"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12pt'><I>Oppose=
 &quot;Right to Ride&quot; legislation which elevates equestrian trail users=
 above all other user groups=A0</I>=20
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"Arial"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12pt'><I>Protec=
t trail utility easements from being given away to telecommunication compani=
es
</I></SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE=3D"Arial"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12pt'>You w=
ill find more information about these issues and the status of our legislati=
ve efforts on our website at <B>www.LMB.org/advocacyday<BR>
</B></SPAN></FONT></UL><FONT FACE=3D"Arial"><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:12pt'> <BR=
>
Escorted by local police bike patrols, the day will start with a short road=
 rally ride from MSU Bikes to the State Capitol where volunteers from all th=
ree organizations will educate legislators on the above policy issues to hel=
p make Michigan a more bicycle-friendly state. <BR>
<BR>
Lunch will be provided after legislative visits, followed by an optional af=
ternoon ride.<BR>
<BR>
<B>Tentative Schedule:<BR>
</B>8:30 am - Bike rally leaves from MSU Bikes to State Capitol<BR>
9:15 am &#8211; Welcome &amp; Guest Speaker Representative Anthony Forlini<=
BR>
9:30 am - Issue Overview &amp; Questions<BR>
10:15 am - Meetings with Representatives and Senators<BR>
12:45 pm - Lunch on Capitol grounds<BR>
1:45 pm - Group photo on Capitol steps<BR>
2:00 pm - &quot;Lansing by bicycle&quot; (self-guided ride)<BR>
<BR>
<B>Price:<BR>
</B>Registration for Advocacy Day is $10 and includes lunch.<BR>
<BR>
<B>Registration:<BR>
</B>Please register asap so we have ample time to prearrange meetings with =
both your State Representative and Senator.<BR>
<B>REGISTER HERE:<a href=3D"https://secureonlineregister.com/lmb/index.php?f=3D=
12&amp;show_reload=3Dtrue">https://secureonlineregister.com/lmb/index.php?f=3D12=
&amp;show_reload=3Dtrue</a><BR>
</B><BR>
-- <BR>
John Lindenmayer<BR>
Advocacy &amp; Policy Director<BR>
League of Michigan Bicyclists<BR>
(517) 334-9100<BR>
416 S. Cedar St, Suite A<BR>
Lansing, MI 48912<BR>
<BR>
www.LMB.org<BR>
Facebook: <a href=3D"http://facebook.com/LeagueofMichiganBicyclists">http://f=
acebook.com/LeagueofMichiganBicyclists</a><BR>
Twitter: <a href=3D"http://twitter.com/mibicyclists">http://twitter.com/mibic=
yclists</a><BR>
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