Bike/Ped Day at the Capitol, April 7th, 2014 - Come join us; Volunteers needed!

Bicycle and Pedestrian Day at the Capitol 

Monday, April 7th, 2014. Jefferson City, MO.

• Register for Capitol Day - it's free
• We're looking for volunteers to help us make Capitol Day a success--sign up to volunteer here.
• Sponsor Capitol Day - as little as a $10 contribution helps us put on Capitol Day

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.

Contact Your Legislators

Learn about the issues for Capitol Day 2014 and find your legislators' contact information here.

Awards

This year MBF will recognize just a select few individuals who have made significant contribution for bicycling in Missouri. Make a nomination for awards here.  See the announcement of the 2013 award recipients here.

Schedule - April 7th, 2014

• 11:00am - Check in/registration desk open
• 11:00-11:30am - Orientation/Advocacy Training I, 1st Floor Rotunda (attend either Orientation/Advocacy Training, both will be the same)
• 12:30 Legislators Ride & Award Ceremony
• All Afternoon - Legislator visits - Legislators are typically in their offices only certain hours on Monday afternoons, so be sure to check with your legislator as to the best time to visit
• 2:30pm-2:45pm - Orientation/Advocacy Training II, 1st Floor Rotunda (attend either Orientation/Advocacy Training, both will be the same)
• 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.

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, Volunteer, or Sponsor

• Register for Capitol Day - it's free
• We're looking for volunteers to help us make Capitol Day a success--sign up to volunteer here.
• Sponsor Capitol Day - as little as a $10 contribution helps us put on Capitol Day

For participants:

• Jeff City info (hotels, parking, etc)
• Capitol Day Handbook (PDF) - Key issues, background information, event details. 
• Effective Advocacy 101 (PDF) - How to talk to your legislators.

Legislator packet info:

• 2013 Issues - info for legislators

More info about the issues:

• About the proposed bicycle ban, 2013 version
• Future of MoDOT Funding
• Missouri Bike/Ped statistics (PDF)

Capitol Day Sponsors and Supporters:

• Capitol Day and Legislative Session 2013 Sponsors and Supporters
• Become a Capitol Day 2013 Sponsor/Supporter