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MI SCR0023
Concurrent Resolution
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
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