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Colorado Bicycle Event Cap

Colorado Bicycle Event Cap Dan Grunig www.BicycleColorado.org Colorado Biking Bicycle Events Galore $1.2 billion economic impact 700,000 tourists Events raise millions for charity “Summertime Ski Industry” www.BicycleColorado.org Bicycle Event Cap November 2005

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Colorado Bicycle Event Cap

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  1. Colorado Bicycle Event Cap Dan Grunig www.BicycleColorado.org

  2. Colorado Biking Bicycle Events Galore • $1.2 billion economic impact • 700,000 tourists • Events raise millions for charity • “Summertime Ski Industry” www.BicycleColorado.org

  3. Bicycle Event Cap November 2005 • Colorado State Patrol informs event organizers of 2,500 rider cap • Sites Colorado Statute, “The Chief shall not approve an event which the state does not have sufficient resources to properly manage in a manner consistent with the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.” www.BicycleColorado.org

  4. Bicycle Event Cap December 2005 • Bicycle Colorado contacts events • Formal letter set to State Patrol requesting overturn of cap • State Patrol formally says cap is in place www.BicycleColorado.org

  5. Bicycle Event Cap Campaign Begins • All events threatened • Email and press release • Petition started • Letters directed to Chief www.BicycleColorado.org

  6. Bicycle Event Cap Day 3 of Campaign • Media Attention • “Carved in Stone” • Legislators pressure www.BicycleColorado.org

  7. Colorado’s Biking/Farming Senator www.BicycleColorado.org

  8. Bicycle Event Cap Day 5 of Campaign • 18,000 petition • 500+ letters • Chief lifts cap for 1 year www.BicycleColorado.org

  9. Bicycle Event Cap Big Meeting • State Patrol, DOT, Legislator, Events • Ambush!?! • Chief lifts cap for 1 year www.BicycleColorado.org

  10. Bicycle Event Cap State Patrol Issues • Only 20 motorcycles • Same number of troopers as 1986 • 300 rider to 1 trooper ratio • Overtime only • For-profit vs. Non-profit www.BicycleColorado.org

  11. Bicycle Event Cap State Patrol Issues • Lack of shoulders on roads • Increased motor traffic • Complaints from motorists • Bicyclists not following traffic laws • Two abreast • Stop signs/lights • Centerline www.BicycleColorado.org

  12. Bicycle Event Cap Current Status • Chief will lift cap in April • Revised permit process • Change motorists expectations • Increased bicycle safety info • Greater enforcement www.BicycleColorado.org

  13. Bicycle Event Cap Future Problems • Grounds to deny a permit • Lack of State Patrol officers • First come/first served? • Legislative changes • More cars on roads • Coming Soon to State Near You… www.BicycleColorado.org

  14. Bicycle Event Cap Solutions • Legislation • Permit details and liability • Education of Police • Strong Advocacy Groups www.BicycleColorado.org

  15. COLORADO IS STILL OPEN FOR BIKING Please visit us soon! www.BicycleColorado.org

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