Bicycle & Trail Advocacy Day
Each year, we gather at the State Capitol for a unique opportunity for cyclists of all abilities – casual riders and die-hards alike – to speak with one voice to help make Michigan bicycling better. The most powerful way to reach your representative and senator is to meet with them in person, as a resident of their district, and share what matters most to you.
The League of Michigan Bicyclists’ annual Advocacy Day is a full-day event and chance for bicyclists across Michigan to come together and meet with their state senators and representatives. We schedule meetings with each attendee’s representatives, provide you with a sheet of talking points based on our legislative agenda, and give you time to tell your representation in Lansing why they should support safer and better bicycling initiatives in Michigan! All of us can move the needle when we work together. Your voice is needed in Lansing! It’s never too early to register and save the date for our 2026 event. Registration is $25 (includes catered Taco Bar Tuesday lunch):
Learn More About Advocacy Day 2026
2026 Legislative Priorities
Here are the 2026 policy priorities we brought forward in Lansing (along with a helpful overview of each):
Vulnerable Roadway Users
These bills will create enhanced penalties for drivers who injure or kill a vulnerable roadway user (VRU), including people who bike, walk, or use wheelchairs. Many Michigan drivers who kill a bicyclist in a crash are only charged with a misdemeanor, “Moving Violation Causing Death.” With the current state of Michigan law, prosecutors are faced with incredibly difficult decisions on appropriate charges when a motorist injures or kills a bicyclist. View the full overview here.
E-Moto Legislation (Protecting E-Bike Access)
Call for a new, distinct section in the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) to define high-powered electric motorcycles as separate from low-powered electric bicycles. By doing so, we educate the public on their differences and protect existing e-bike statutes from restrictive changes that could impact legal trail and road access. View the full overview here.
Stop as Yield
Stop as Yield laws, also known as the “Idaho Stop,” allow bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs under safe conditions. This simple, proven policy reduces crashes at intersections, improves traffic flow, and aligns the law with how people ride. With growing national momentum and strong safety data, it’s time for Michigan to join the movement. View the full overview here.
You can also learn more about all of our current legislative priorities and issues and past victories here.
THANK YOU, 2026 SPONSORS
Thank you to our friends at PEAC, Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance, and Rails to Trails Conservancy for their sponsorship and support of Advocacy Day!
Interested in being a valued sponsor? Become part of this important event and explore sponsorship opportunities! Your contribution helps us make a meaningful impact in advocating for cycling and trail initiatives across our community. Contact Outreach Coordinator, Jessica Lanave at [email protected].