Madison Bikies,
We have an excellent opportunity to improve Wisconsin’s non-motorized trail system but we can’t do it without YOUR VOICE AND SUPPORT. Please support *Senate Bill 265 which creates a vital $10 million (or 1% of state motor fuel taxes) for maintenance of non-motorized trails. *Without strong and immediate public support, this bill will likely die in committee. Attend the public hearing or contact the senate members listed below to voice your support of this important legislation. Two other bills are also being considered that will positively impact the Wisconsin bike experience, SB 266 & SB 264. See below for more information on all three Senate Bills. · What - Public hearing before the Senate Committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry and Natural Resources · When -10:00am, Thursday, September 17th · Where - Wisconsin State Capitol, Room 300 SE Action Needed - Attend the public hearing and voice your support of these 3 bills, especially SB 265, and/or contact the Senate Committee members listed below: Senator Jim Holperin (Chair) – [email protected] , ph: (608) 266-2509 Senator Glenn Grothman - [email protected] , ph: (608) 266-7513 Senator Neil Kedzie - [email protected] , ph: (608) 266-2635 Senator Joseph Leibham - [email protected], ph: (608) 266-2056 Senator David Hansen - [email protected] , ph: (608) 266- 5670 Senator Jeffrey Plale - [email protected] , ph: (608) 266 – 7505 Senator Jim Sullivan - [email protected] , ph: (608) 266-2512 Senate Bill 265 –Funding for Non-motorized Trail Maintenance Senate Bill 265 would create a much needed funding source for the maintenance of Wisconsin’s non-motorized trails. The bill would allocate $10 million or 1 percent of state motor fuel taxes, whichever is less, to be spent on the maintenance of non-motorized trails. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources would administer the program in manner similar to existing programs that support motorized trails. This bill would grant local nonprofits and governments money to maintain existing non-motorized trails. The bill was supported by the Special Committee on Enhancing Recreational Trails for Non-motorized Use, and it has received support from the horseback riding community and the Bike Fed. A strong public show of support is needed for this bill to have a chance at passing. For the full text of this bill click here <http://www.legis.state.wi.us/2009/data/SB-265.pdf>. *Senate Bill 266 – Non-motorized Recreation and Transportation Council* Senate Bill 266 would create a council dedicated to non-motorized recreation and transportation. This bill is predicted to pass, and is worthy of your support. For the full text of this bill click here<http://www.legis.state.wi.us/2009/data/SB-266.pdf>. *Senate Bill 264 – Trespassing Penalties for off-road motor vehicles* Senate Bill 264 aims to discourage trespassing of off-road motorized vehicles on non-motorized trails and properties. This bill is also likely to pass, and is worthy of your support. For the full text of the bill click here <http://www.legis.state.wi.us/2009/data/SB-264.pdf>. -- Brian Conger Statewide Outreach Coordinator Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (608) 251-4456 [email protected] www.bfw.org P.S. Save the date for our annual Saris Gala on October 9, 2009 and help make Wisconsin an even better place to bike!
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