Bike/Ped Day at the Capitol 2010

Bicycle and Pedestrian Day at the Capitol
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010. Jefferson City, MO
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Join bicyclists and pedestrians from around the state as we come together to talk to our legislators about MBF's vision for active transportation in Missouri.

Transportation, recreation, health and fitness, sustainability, tourism, etc. are all on the agenda - and we will start with advocacy training to help you effectively communicate with your own Representative and Senator.

Awards

MBF will also present our Friends of Bicycling awards to advocates, elected officials, public employees, and others who have made a significant contribution for bicycling in Missouri. 

Tentative Schedule
8:30am - Check in
9:10am-9:45am - Orientation and advocacy tranining
All Day - Legislator visits
12:30pm - Awards Ceremony
5:30pm - Optional dinner

Lodging, parking, transportation, dining
Many options are available near the Capitol building.  Amtrak trains stop in Jeff City twice a day. Bus/vanpool from St. Louis and Kansas City is being planned.
See our Jeff City guide
for details on parking, hotels, trains, etc.

Exhibitor Information
Bike/Ped businesses and organizations are welcome to exhibit adjacent to our information desk.  Please indicate your interest when you register, and plan to setup between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Can't attend in person?
Click here to look up your lawmakers and call or email, asking them to support better, safer bicycling and walking in Missouri.

Register now

 

Jeff City info (hotels, parking, etc)

updated
Capitol Day Handbook (PDF)
Key issues, background
information, event details. 

Effective Advocacy 101 (PDF)
How to talk to your legislators.

KC Orientation
Saturday, February 13th
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Plaza Branch Library
4801 Main Street, KCMO

More info about the issues:
Complete Streets
Safe Routes to School
High Priority Bike/Ped/ADA List
Bikes and the Sales Tax Holiday
MoDOT Funding
Missouri Bike/Ped statistics
(PDF)