February 26th was Missouri Bicycle Day in Jefferson City, organized by the Missouri Bicycle Federation.
Dozens of Missouri bicyclists, walkers, runners, and trail users visited the capitol to talk with their legislators and express their support for legislation to make Missouri communities safer and more inviting for walking and bicycling. Citizens spoke in support of the Safe Streets bill (HB2205) and the Complete Streets bill (HB2206).
MoBikeFed also presented awards to Governor Matt Blunt, Lt. Governor Peter D. Kinder, Attorney General Jay Nixon, Department of Natural Resources Director Doyle Childers, Speaker Rod Jetton, Representative Mike Sutherland, Representative Shannon Cooper, Representative J.C. Kuessner, Representative T.D. El Amin, Senator Charlie Shields, Senator Bill Stouffer, Senator Joan Bray, Senator Kevin Engler, and Senator Wayne Goode (retired).
Additional information: MoBikeFed’s summary (Missouri Bicycle Day at the Capitol a big success), Kansas City infoZine (Missouri Bicycle Federation Honors Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon), Jefferson City News Tribune (Bicycle Day at the Capitol), photo gallery.
