Bill Text: MI HR0260 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare May 2012 as Bike Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2012-05-10 - Adopted [HR0260 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-HR0260-Enrolled.html
Reps. Forlini, Lane, Price, Poleski, Tyler, Denby, Barnett, Darany, Heise, Knollenberg, Liss, Slavens and Talabi offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 260.
A resolution to declare May 2012 as Bike Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, An estimated two million Michiganders ride bicycles because it is a
viable and environmentally sound form of transportation and recreation, an
excellent form of fitness, and provides quality of life and a sense of place;
and
Whereas,
Thousands of people throughout Michigan will experience the joys of bicycling
during the month of May through educational programs, commuting events, trail
work days, helmet promotions, and charity rides; and
Whereas, In 2012, thousands of cyclists from across the country will participate in over 300 organized Michigan cycling events to experience our beautiful scenery, many parks, attractions, and historic sites; and
Whereas, Bicyclists are recognized as legitimate roadway users with the same rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers; and
Whereas, Teaching bicyclists and motorists to share the road is important to ensure the safety and comfort of all users; and
Whereas, Michigan currently has the most mileage of rail-trails in the nation; and
Whereas, Michigan has seven nationally recognized Bicycles Friendly Communities, two Bicycle Friendly Universities and numerous Bicycle Friendly Businesses; and
Whereas, Michigan currently has the most complete streets policies in the nation with at least 73 local ordinances and resolutions that ensure bicyclists will be accommodated in future transportation projects; and
Whereas, Michigan annually hosts the most Ride
of Silence events in the world, an international event to honor injured and
killed cyclists; and
Whereas, For
two consecutive years, Michigan has applied for designation of a U.S. Bicycle
Route (USBR) and will be the first state in the country to have newly
designated north-south and east-west USBR's; and
Whereas, Michigan will have 811 miles of USBR's once USBR 35 is designated. This is second only to Virginia which has 838 miles of USBR's; and
Whereas, Michigan’s own Horatio Earle led the Good Roads Movement that banded millions of American bicyclists together to promote safer cycling, which resulted in the creation of the Michigan State Highway Department (now MDOT) and Woodward Ave becoming the first mile of concrete highway in the world; and
Whereas, May has been declared National Bike Month by the League of Michigan Bicyclists, Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, and the Michigan Mountain Biking Association to increase awareness about bicycling opportunities through organized activities such as bike-to-work days and bicycle rodeos for children; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2012 as Bike Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Secretary of State Ruth Johnson.
