Capitol Day: Cyclists appeal to lawmakers to save Rock Island Trail | joplinglobe.com

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Despite worrisome clouds overhead, the Missouri Bicyclist and Pedestrian Federation led lawmakers for a quick loop Monday around the Katy Trail to emphasize the importance of the trail’s contribution to the state.

On this year's legislative day, cyclists weren’t worried about bills that would make them ride with a 15-foot pole or allow ATVs on the Katy. Instead, they worried that the Missouri Rock Island Trail, a project that has been in the works since 2010, was in jeopardy.

By the end of the year, Ameren will donate about 144 miles of rail-banked trail if all goes as planned, said Greg Harris, the Missouri Rock Island Trail Inc. executive director. However, a bill that is currently making its way through the House might prohibit the state from accepting the land.

MoBikeFed comment: Read more about our priorities at the 2017 Capitol Day here:

http://mobikefed.org/2017/04/capitol-day-2017-rock-island-trail-transpor...

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