MIC APPLAUDS CONGRESSIONAL MOTORCYCLE CAUCUS FOR URGING RIDERS TO TAKE PART IN RIDE TO WORK DAY
Washington, D.C., June 14, 2013 – The Congressional Motorcycle Caucus issued a joint press release today urging all motorcyclists to participate in Ride to Work Day. Caucus Co-Chairs, Representatives Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Tim Griffin (R-AR) were joined by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Vice Chairman John Duncan in encouraging motorcyclists to safely and responsibly commute on Ride to Work Day, which is Monday, June 17.
The third Monday in June is annually designated as Ride to Work Day which exists to make the general public aware of the growing number of Americans who use motorcycles and scooters as transportation options while highlighting the environmental and social benefits of motorcycles and scooters.
“Ride to Work Day is a great opportunity for all riders to make a statement simply by doing what they love,” said Burgess. “Millions of Americans use motorcycles and scooters to commute to work, run errands and for all their daily transportation needs. If every rider gears up and uses two wheels instead of four on the second Monday in June, people will get a sense of just how important motorcycles and scooters are to keeping America moving.”
“When motorcyclists choose to ride, they help everyone,” said Griffin. “Motorcycles are more fuel efficient, easier to park, reduce congestion and cause less wear and tear on infrastructure than other vehicles. Ride to Work Day presents an opportunity for motorcyclists to make the general public aware of these benefits.”
“All road users need to be aware of motorcyclists and to keep an eye out for riders, particularly in warmer months,” said Duncan. “If all motorcyclists participate in Ride to Work Day it will serve as a good reminder to drivers of cars and trucks to take a second look. While riders need to take accountability for their own safety by riding responsibly, overall roadway safety is a responsibility shared by all road users whether they use vehicles with two, four or more wheels.”
The Motorcycle Industry Council’s Director of Federal Affairs, Duane Taylor said, “Once again the leaders of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus have stepped up to highlight motorcycling and motorcycle safety. We have great champions and we know under their leadership the Caucus will not only grow in numbers but will also become an ever more effective voice for the entire motorcycling community.”
The Motorcycle Industry Council exists to preserve, protect and promote motorcycling through government relations, communications and media relations, statistics and research, aftermarket programs, development of data communications standards, and activities surrounding technical and regulatory issues. As a not-for-profit, MIC a national industry association seeks to support motorcyclists by representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts and accessories, and members of allied trades such as insurance, finance and investment firms, media companies and consultants.
The MIC is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office in metropolitan Washington, D.C. First called the MIC in 1970, the organization has been in operation since 1914. Visit the MIC at www.mic.org.