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MI SCR0023

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Gleason

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the Federal Surface Transportation Board to require trains to permit accommodation of bicycles, particularly through roll-on services
  • Emphasizes that bike-friendly policies at train stations and on trains would encourage cyclists to use rail transportation and support multimodal commuting and tourism
  • Notes that bicycle tourism is growing in Michigan cities accessible by rail service and that bike accommodation would benefit the tourism industry
  • States that many passenger rail routes outside Michigan already offer roll-on bike services including bike racks, secured checked baggage storage, and folding bicycle carry-on options
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the Federal Surface Transportation Board

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution to urge the Federal Surface Transportation Board to require trains to permit the accommodation of bicycles, especially through roll-on services.

Transportation

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation

11/30/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation11/30/2011

Full Bill Text

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