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For those who ride in Missouri
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I came across this on the Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation web site


Submitted by Brent Hugh on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 11:30pm

Unfortunately, we weren't kidding--the bicycle ban is back. No bicycles

A representative from High Hill, Missouri, is circulating a draft bill to ban bicycles on any state road within two miles of a state-owned path or trail.

There is a lot more on this here;
http://mobikefed.org/2013/02/advocacy-alert-please-contact-your-own-missouri-representative-oppose-bicycle-ban

and here is a PDF of the proposed bill
http://mobikefed.org/sites/default/files/bicycle-ban-korman-2013-02-10-130211162328-0012.pdf
Have fun and just enjoy the ride
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#2
Hi Fred;

I am not a MO resident, but Diane and I have enjoyed riding our tandem in MO. If this passed, it would be very bad for MO. I have posted the information on my FB page:
http://www.facebook.com/nigel.misso

and sent e-mails to The MO Division of Tourism (tourism@ded.mo.gov) and Bart.Korman@house.mo.gov
http://www.house.mo.gov/member.aspx?district=099&year=2011
http://www.bartkorman.com/
Nigel
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#3
True, if it does pass other states may pass bills to
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