2012 Lucinda Means Bicycle Advocacy Day - May 23rd

[John Lindenmayer]

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 the 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 by 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
• 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 Council
• Oppose efforts to eliminate dedicated nonmotorized funding
• Oppose "Right to Ride" legislation which elevates equestrian trail users above all other user groups 
• Protect trail utility easements from being given away to telecommunication companies
• You will find more information about these issues and the status of our legislative efforts on our website at www.LMB.org/advocacyday
  

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 – 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 HERE:https://secureonlineregister.com/lmb/index.php?f=12&show_reload=true

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

www.LMB.org
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