LMB reached out to candidates for the Michigan State House of Representatives and State Senate last month and invited them to answer the following questions. The responses we received are below, with candidates for representative listed first, in order of district, and then candidates for senator.

Candidates gave a “yes” or “no” for each legislative action, and some offered further comment on their position. LMB does not take any position on the factual correctness of any of the statements provided, and does not endorse candidates for elected office. If a candidate provided multiple responses, we used only the final response. An asterisk * indicates candidates who responded after the Sept. 30 deadline.

Questions

Do you support the following legislative actions?
1. Increase state investments in bicycle infrastructure, such as separated bike lanes, paths, and trails, that are safe and comfortable for users of all ages and abilities
2. Enact a state law to create enhanced penalties for drivers who injure or kill a vulnerable roadway user (VRU), including people who bike, walk, or use wheelchairs
3. Enact a state law to increase flexibility for municipalities in setting safer speed limits
4. Enact a state law to allow municipalities to adopt the Safety Stop (a.k.a. Stop as Yield or Idaho Stop) by local ordinance
5. Enact a state law to create an e-bike purchase incentive program

How often do you ride a bike, and what kind of bicycling do you do?
Anything else you’d like to say about why people who ride bikes or want to ride bikes should vote for you?

Candidates for Representative

Tonya Wells
District: 4
Party: Republican
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
I still see people going the wrong way in the bike lane:  one should travel in the direction the traffic is flowing towards them to prevent injury.  You must see the traffic to avoid problems in the lane
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
A while ago, a school-aged female student got her head cut off because the school bus driver did not follow the rule to look in the right side mirror and instructing the children to sit on their bottoms in their seats before he moved his bus.  The insurance industry is talking about catastrophic injury of people regarding passenger policies.  People who chose to ride bikes have a responsibility to wear a protective helmet, walk their bike across the street when their are pedestrians and be mindful they are not alone on the street.  I see three-wheelers popping “willies” on the street to show off downtown, very dangerous and nobody has done anything about it.  If a motor cycle driver or his passenger choose not to wear a helmet, why does the state require seat belts in passenger cars?
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
The regulation should be the same throughout Michigan to dissipate confusion and proper and equal enforcement
4. Support local Safety Stop: No
I have seen a bike rider blow thru a stop sign and the car had to defensively drive as to not hit the bike rider.  I was shocked the bike rider didn’t know to stop like the traffic stops in a traffic situation.  A bike rider have no additional privileges’ to travel recklessly on the streets
5. Support e-bike incentives: No
not a good idea, the regular bike riders can’t get it right yet.  There has to be communication with legislators to enact reasonable responsibility for bike riders to share the roads especially in the bike lanes that have popped up in the last five years
How often do you ride a bike?
I ride a cycle at the gym most days
Anything else?
Know the bike laws that are meant to protect you riding safely in the traffic facing the traffic so you won’t get hurt.  Defensive measures can b made if you see the traffic coming towards you.

Veronica Paiz 
District: 11
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
I would like to know more about “protected” bike lanes.
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
Most definitely “Yes”. Ideally, we wouldn’t need such laws because all injuries/deaths from moving violations should have the same consequences. It’s a shame that the value of one life isn’t equal to another.  So, yes, I would work for change.
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: No
I believe everyone should stop at stop signs and stop lights. The study cited here is 13 years old; I would like to see recent and more extensive surveys or research before considering “Idaho Stop” legislation.
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes
However, I’m unclear if it’s expected that e-bikes would be used in automobile lanes or bicycle lanes. So, while I support the purchase incentive, I’m undecided about the implied expectation that they would be used on roads.

How often do you ride a bike?
I do not. (Long explanation, but if I did — and I expect to — I hope to get a Trek commuter or light trail style bike.)
Anything else?
I’m actually very pro-bicycle. I agree with the accessibility and comparable affordability of bicycles, personal health benefits, environmental benefits, and just the fun of it. I am open to offering incentives for bicycle purchases and riding (doesn’t need to be an “e” bike), and further developing projects such as (or including) the Iron Belle Trail and Rails to Trails.

Ron Singer
District: 13
Party: Republican
1. Support bike infrastructure: No
Bicycles and cars are not a good mix. We should strive to minimize bike riding in roadways.
2. Support a VRU law: No
again, cars and bikes are not a good mix. We should work toward keeping them separate. More laws won’t make the roads any safer for cyclists.
3. Support safer speed limits: No
We have a system for setting speed limits. We shouldn’t have every municipality using their own system. Consistancy is important.
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
I believe that this is what most cyclists are doing already.
5. Support e-bike incentives: No
I have nothing against E-bikes or EV’s but I’m not in favor of subsidies or incentives. If the EV’s or the E-bikes are as good as the proponents claim, there will be no need for any type of incentive.

How often do you ride a bike?
At my cardiologist’s recommendation, I ride about 5 times a week, generally about a 6 mile ride. I have 3 bikes and ride typically on residential streets. On heavier travelled roads, I stay on the sidewalk. Over the years I’ve had a few too many close calls with cars. Promoting bikes in heavy traffic areas is not going to favor the cyclist.
Anything else?
I ride far more than most people and use a bike to go to the hardware store or grocery store if I only need a few items. I think I understand the situation better than most others.

David Staudt
District: 21
Party: Republican
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
As a 15 year City Council Member in Novi and the initial proposer (2011) of our Non-Motorized Master Plan, I have been a strong advocate and investor in your initiatives.
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
Handicapped.  Unable to bike.
Anything else?
I have a long and successful history supporting biking and walking in Novi.  We have invested more than $15 million in enhanced sidewalks, biking trails and pathways in our City and have many more planned for the future.

Alex Garza
District: 29
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
Investing in bicycle infrastructure will protect cyclists and encourage healthier living
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
Reckless driving should be taken seriously.
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
Municipalities should be able to lower speed limits if that is what is best for their community.
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
Stop signs are meant to increase safety, not decrease safety
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
I ride my bike recreationally at least 8 times a year.
Anything else?
I believe that cyclists should have the same right to travel safely that drivers and pedestrians have, and I support investing in infrastructure, (like bike lanes), that would allow every traveler to share the road more effectively.

Kelly Sackett*
District: 40
Party: Republican
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
I leisurely ride a few days times per month.
Anything else?
I will protect bike rider rights. I have many friends who are involved in racing and riding and daily.

Justin Mendoza
District: 42
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
I lived in Boston for a short period and would commute exclusively by bike (weather permitting). I found separated bike paths to be a fantastic option in most of the city to feel safe and have a dedicated space to be in. I would love to see Michigan move to that kind of system.
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
This is essential, especially given that the auto no fault reform from 2019 covers less care for non-automotive victims in the case of one of these injuries. That means that court damages may be the best way to try to make a victim or victim’s family whole, and adding a penalty to further encourage careful driving is important.
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
Less often than I would like! Currently about 1x per month, recreational roadbike riding. But I used to ride for a daily commute and would like to get back into it, after the election.
Anything else?
Bicycling is one of the most freeing things you can do on a beautiful day in Michigan. I believe roadway safety is a critical public health concern, and would love to see our roadways safer for bikes.

Carrie Rheingans
District: 47
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
At this point in my life, I do not often ride a bike. Previously, I commuted to/from and around campus at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Christina Kafkakis
District: 49
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
I would love to see this included in infrastructure planning.
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
I ride one to two times a month, or more when we’re camping (campaigning has taken up most of this summer so less camping trips).  I have a hybrid bike that works well on paved or hard dirt trails, or roads.  When I was a student at Michigan State University, I was a biker, not a walker.
Anything else?
We always wear helmets – I would like to institute requirements for children, at a minimum, to have a helmet when biking on roadways or public trails.

Dr. Patricia Bertnard
District: 55
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

Mark Lingeman
District: 65
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: No
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
Very little since I have moved to the country.  I am older and not real comfortable on the dirt roads.  I used to do it about three days a week in the city as a leisure activity for 8-12 miles.
Anything else?
It’s a great, healthy activity for almost everyone.

Emily C Busch
District: 66
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
I had no idea!! Thank you for informing me!  I will fight to keep bicyclists safe!!
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
As Americans we have become to hurried and careless.  As a recreational cyclist and mom to a 15-year old who loves to bike around our village, it’s appalling to me how many people not only exceed speed limits but completely ignore crosswalks and their pedestrians and cyclists.  Reducing the speed limits provides a safer environment for everyone.
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
Wow!  Again, had no idea!  Thanks for informing me and I would support the Safety Stop!!
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes
100% yes!

How often do you ride a bike?
I have a hybrid road/trail bike and while I haven’t had the chance to ride lately due to campaigning, a day job, working on a masters and raising a 15-year old sophomore who just went through a school shooting almost a year ago, I haven’t bikes much this year.  I have biked in leisurely organized rides and with friends for years as a means of exercise and fun.  I also own a peloton (I’m wondering if that’s a dirty word for you purists!).  I hope to get back to biking when I have time.
Anything else?
I support biking and all the benefits and fun that go along with it!!  I wear a helmet, clip in and practice safe bicycling when I’m with friends.  We live within 45 seconds of a rails to trails and that’s where I do a lot of my recreational biking.  Thanks for what you’re doing to help keep Michigan bikers safe!

Jesse Couch
District: 69
Party: Republican
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
Not very often, I walk a lot
Anything else [on why bicyclists should vote for you]?
Because I am for you.

Julie Brixie
District: 73
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
The League of American Bicyclists ranks Michigan at #11 for most bike friendly states, and I know we can do better. Funding infrastructure programs that make transportation and recreation safer and more convenient benefits everyone, including bicyclists.
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
Michigan’s cyclist fatality rate is above the national average. Increasing penalties would be one way to enhance and expand protective legislation for non-drivers. I would strongly consider legislation that would expand the protections for vulnerable road users
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
Last year, I voted for House Bill 4014, which would give local communities more flexibility in setting speed limits. This bill is now in the Senate. I believe that communities should have the ability to utilize data to more effectively increase safety for everyone who uses our roadways, and I will continue to support this legislation.
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
I am supportive of legislation that gives municipalities more flexibility to increase traffic safety for bicyclists.
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes
E-bikes have the potential to engage people who would typically not use a bicycle, both recreationally and for transportation. I am supportive of programs that give people access to alternative transportation options, especially when there are also health and environmental benefits to such action.

How often do you ride a bike?
1-2 times a week, casual cycling.
Anything else?
If elected, I will continue to be supportive of Michigan’s cycling community. I am a lifelong cyclist myself, and several members of my staff are mountain bikers and bike commuters. I believe that Michigan should strive to be welcoming to cycling through safety measures and infrastructure investments.

Kara Hope
District: 74
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
I don’t ride – not for lack of interest but lack of physical acumen. I have a cruiser-type one-speed bike that I don’t use. My husband and son take mostly leisurely rides. My kid (who is 19) frequently rides from our home in Holt to Old Town.
Anything else?
I strongly support non-motorized transportation for environmental and personal health reasons. I am very concerned about the rising rates of car-non-motorized user crashes that often result in serious injury or death. And I know we could do a much better job in Michigan of making the roads friendlier to non-motorized users. As someone who frequently walks, I’m well aware of the inconvenience and dangers posed by poor planning.

Penelope Tsernoglou
District: 75
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
It is important that Michigan invest in multimodal transportation infrastructure, of which will be essential in building the safe, prosperous, and environmentally conscience communities we strive for in this state.
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
Michigan’s roadways must promote peace of mind and ease of access for all users, including those who cycle, walk, or use wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
Municipalities and counties should be empowered to set safer speed limits at their resident’s behest, allowing for community input and solutions for locally operated roadways.
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
Safety stop laws give bicyclists the flexibility they need to remain safe on the road, as well as allowing for traffic calming and less congestion.
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes
E-bikes – unlike electric vehicles – are vastly more affordable to a wider array of people, making them the perfect instrument to accelerate our transition to clean-energy alternatives. By using cars less and using bikes more, we can grow local economies and promote healthy living. Thus, Michigan residents should be offered financial incentives to purchase e-bikes

How often do you ride a bike?
I ride regularly in the summer months. Sometimes daily. I prefer trail or neighborhood biking with my family.
Anything else?
I was involved with the complete streets campaign in Lansing many years ago and as an Ingham County Commissioner, I spearheaded the trails and parks millage.

Jeremy Whittum
District: 76
Party: Republican
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
As roads are fixed and built. Build a little wider to accommodate bicycles
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: No
There’s no need for government subsidy for E bikes the market is already trending Supporting E bikes

John Fitzgerald
District: 83
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes
I would like to better understand the objective of the program. Is this environmentally driven to improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions, or is this to reduce transit congestion within larger cities and metro areas. I would like to better understand if this is likely to be a program which most benefits urban/suburban residents, or if this would be equitably utilized in rural areas, as well. All that to say, I am in favor of the program, but would be interested in making this most useful to all people of Michigan.

How often do you ride a bike?
I ride weekly in the summers. I have always been a recreational bicyclist, and I actually own 5 bicycles with varying purposes (hardtail mountain, road bike, cruiser with large basket, etc). I grew up summering on Mackinac Island, and I fell in love with rides in the woods. For a time I would mountain bike and trail ride, which I still do when I can easily access trails, but most of my riding is now casual, pavement riding on county trails and neighborhood streets.
Anything else?
Safety for pedestrians and non-vehicular travelers has been a top priority for me as a city councilmember. Now, I hope to continue that work at the state level to help make Michigan a welcoming and innovative state for non-vehicular travel.

Bradley Slagh
District: 85
Party: Republican
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: No
I am not in favor of government using my tax dollars to incentivizing purchases

How often do you ride a bike?
more during the summer months. I own both a 10 speed road bike and a 5 speed mountain bike

Larry Jackson
District: 86
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
I’m originally from Chicago and with increased infrastructure the more people will engaged in non motorized transportation.
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
I ride my bike now a couple time a week and lots of drivers don’t pay attention. Drivers myself included should be held accountable when they injure someone for not being away of the road.
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes
any incentives give constituents a reason to purchase.

How often do you ride a bike?
2-3 times a week. TREK
Anything else?
Safer and more reliable bike infrastructure will make us more healthy, reduce our carbon footprint, and allow us to engage more.

Kenneth A Kish
District: 99
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
I host exchange students from Europe who complain about the lack of bike lanes.
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
This is absolutely necessary as automobile drivers think they own the road.
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: No
I am uncomfortable with stop signs and lights meaning different things. Cars do rolling stops too.
5. Support e-bike incentives: No

How often do you ride a bike?
Weekly in summer, I own a 10 speed bike.
Anything else?
Wearing reflective clothing and operating bike lights is imperative in early am and late pm.

Tom Kunse
District: 100
Party: Republican
1. Support bike infrastructure: No
I would support this if it were funded by the users
2. Support a VRU law: No
3. Support safer speed limits: No
Municipalities can adjust the speed limits on their roads.  Are you asking about local control of State and Federal roads?
4. Support local Safety Stop: No
Everyone should follow the same laws.
5. Support e-bike incentives: No
If E bikes are a good thing, they do not need to be subsidized with taxpayer money.   The government should not pick winners and losers.

How often do you ride a bike?
Weekly, 8 months out of the year.  I don’t ride outside in Nov, Dec, Jan or Feb

Cathy Albro
District: 104
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
I know many people who would ride bikes more often if the paths were safer.
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
Quality of life improves in communities that make it safer and easier for bicyclists. That may draw more people to choose to live in that community.
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
Laws that have proven to increase safety should be enacted.
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes
This is a great way to decrease fossil fuel use and increase bicycle use (especially for physically challenged populations).

How often do you ride a bike?
Not as often as I’d like (a couple times per month). We live on a busy road and I’m concerned about high speed traffic.  I would invest in a new bike if the conditions were safer.
Anything else?
I am a firm believer that nature and exercise improve mental health. Bicycling may be part of the remedy for our increasing mental health problems.

Adam Wojdan
District: 105
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
I ride a mountain bike a few times a month.

Jodi Decker
District: 107
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
I personally haven’t ride a bike in a long time, but my kids do!
Anything else?
I am interested in safety of children and families in all areas.

Candidates for Senate

Erika Geiss
District: 1
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
While I’m hesitant to have laws that would increase the prison population, we do need protections for VRUs, but also better education for motorists sharing the road with VRUs.
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
Yes, however there would need to be a significant amount of public education on this and how it works.
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
Very rarely for family recreation.
Anything else?
Whether for recreation, exercise, or regular transportation multiple modes of transportation are important and any policies or legislation around cycling must also be rooted in equity so that all communities can benefit from such changes.

Padma Kuppa
District: 9
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

Sue Shink
District: 14
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
As a Washtenaw County Commissioner who serves on the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission I work now to increase bicycle infrastructure through the Border to Border Trail (B2B) and Connecting Communities and will continue to do so! I am an avid cyclist and understand the obstacles and opportunities we have here in Michigan.
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
Through several community situations, including some that involved the death of a cyclist and community outcry, I’ve seen that it is almost impossible to lower a speed limit in Michigan. In fact, communities are frightened with “it could actually go higher”. Through my position on the Transportation Coordinating Committee at SEMCOG I advocate for considering the safety of all users and SEMCOG is beginning to do so. We need to be able to consider the safety/vulnerability of ALL users.
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
I support increasing cyclist safety and using data to do so.
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes
This would help us achieve health, mental health, carbon-reduction and traffic congestion goals.

How often do you ride a bike?
Before I was running for State Senate, I rode my bike for at least an hour every day, whether to do errands, reduce car use, or just for the pleasure of it on Washtenaw County Roads or the B2B.
Anything else?
I’ve been here for people who ride bikes–advocating at the Washtenaw County Road Commission, the Parks Commission, and working with biking groups. I will continue to work with/for bicyclists. I know how important it is for so many reasons to make biking safer and easier. I look forward to the day when people can ride wherever they want to go safely on their bicycles.

Katybeth Davis
District: 16
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
Before I started campaigning I would ride my bike with my kids almost every weekend.
Anything else?
I am an advocate for all things related to the environment. I believe if more people used bikes then it would reduce our carbon footprint as well as improve quality of life for all.

Sean McCann
District: 19
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
I bicycle on occasion when I have time around my family and work responsibilities. I ride for pleasure and exercise. My children enjoy biking in our neighborhood after school hours and on weekends.
Anything else?
As an elected official, I believe in protecting cyclists on our shared roads. This is why I introduced legislation in a bipartisan package to protect vulnerable road users (VRUs).

The future of transportation relies on environmentally friendly modalities such as cycling. We should continue to improve our state laws to reflect thoughtful research and incentivize eco-friendly modes of transportation.

Theresa Fougnie
District: 24
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
Daily, when possible

Daylen Howard
District: 28
Party: Republican
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
Not often enough

Sam Singh
District: 28
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
Mostly in the summer as a recreational activity with my family.

Terry Sabo
District: 32
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
I probably ride a bike leisurely about once a month
Anything else?
I voted in favor of a bill giving bikers more room on the roadways a few years ago.

Mark Ellis Bignell*
District: 33
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
I don’t ride as much as I used to, however, before 2006, I used an entry level Trek Bicycle as my main commuter vehicle to and from work. That was the healthiest I have ever been. I’ve been meaning to get back to that lifestyle.
Anything else?
Bicyclists have the same rights to use the roadways as all others, however the respect by those who we share that roadway with has been extremely lacking. I want to make Michigan’s roadways s safer place for bikes. I’ve seen the injustice firsthand as a family friend was struck by a drunk motorist and nearly had his leg amputated and his hand shredded. The courts gave him a measure of justice, however that justice was far less than he deserved for permeant scars, both mentally and physically.

In addition, I witnessed digital onlookers and their armchair quarterbacking of the incident and the blatant disrespect for the harm wrought. A mass public education campaign for sharing the roads and amended laws which would stiffen penalties for harming riders and pedestrians is way past due. I will work to ensure those laws and a public education campaign become a reality.

Barbara Conley
District: 37
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
will need public education on this if enacted
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes

How often do you ride a bike?
almost never
Anything else?
there are many bicyclists in our region; they need to be safe

John Braamse
District: 38
Party: Democratic
1. Support bike infrastructure: Yes
I have an e-bike and I have had challenges rising in atrwets
2. Support a VRU law: Yes
3. Support safer speed limits: Yes
4. Support local Safety Stop: Yes
5. Support e-bike incentives: Yes
I am the owner of an an e-bike.

How often do you ride a bike?
Occasionally, e-bike.

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