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Capitol Day: Bicyclists rally in Jefferson City against requiring flags on bikes, OK'ing ATVs on Katy Trail | St. Louis Public Radio

Submitted by Brent Hugh on Tue, 04/19/2016 - 3:47pm

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Bicycle enthusiasts in Missouri are breathing a sigh of relief over the fate of one bill while worrying about another.

First, there's House Bill 2046, which would require bicycles to have reflective orange flags mounted on 15-foot-long poles whenever they're being ridden on state lettered routes. The second, House Bill 2047, would allow limited use of golf carts and so-called utility vehicles on the Katy Trail.

Jim and Anne Jesse of Sunset Hills were among a group of bicyclists that traveled to the Missouri Capitol Monday to protest both measures.
Katy Trail State Park
Credit Mo. Dept. of Natural Resources

"We don’t want these rules imposed on us … it’s not right," Jim said.

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Capitol Day: Bicyclists rally in Jefferson City against requiring flags on bikes, OK'ing ATVs on Katy Trail | St. Louis Public Radio
MoBikeFed comment: Thanks to everyone who joined us, volunteered, or contacted their own legislators for Capitol Day 2016.

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