MoBikeFed hires lobbyist to defend bicyclist rights before the Missouri legislature

Today the Missouri Bicycle Federation, in cooperation with bicycle clubs, advocacy organizations, and individual bicyclists around the state, announced that it has hired James Farrell of Policy Solutions, LLC, to represent Missouri bicyclists and defend bicyclists right to the road before the Missouri legislature.

"This is the most exciting step the Missouri Bicycle Federation has ever taken," says Missouri Bicycle Federation President Brent Hugh. "Advocacy organizations in other states report that hiring someone to work full time on behalf of bicyclists in the 'halls of power' can make a dramatic difference in defending bicyclist right to use the public roadways, increase funding for bicycle accommodations and recreational trails, and move bicycle-friendly legislation forward."

This move could not have been made without significant support of the Missouri Bicycle Federation from Missouri bicycle clubs, advocacy groups, and individuals.

MoBikeFed is devoted to advocating advancement of bicycling access, safety and education on the statewide level in Missouri. "What happens at the statewide level, with the Missouri legislature and MoDOT, affects bicyclists in every city and town in Missouri," says Hugh. "By the same token, we cannot do anything at the statewide level without working in cooperation with local and regional bicycle clubs and advocacy groups."

More on MoBikeFed's ongoing advocacy campaign is at MoBikeFed.org/donate.