I agree 100%.
NJ Bicycle Registration??
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6thElement
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Definitely agreed.
kush
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Great that we all agree and find some sort of comfort in a big online group hug 🙂
Now go do something about it -
Contact your State Assembly Representatives and ask them to oppose A3657.
Find and Contact your State Rep http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/SelectMun.asp.
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I am opposed to A3657 - mandatory registration of bicycles. Mandatory registration is unpopular with constituents, expensive to manage and and almost impossible to enforce. It may also be a burden to citizens who rely on bicycles for low cost transportation and hurt the bicycle industry in New Jersey. Many locations have repealed mandatory legislation.
The State Legislature would be wise to look at ways to improve bicycling in our state by introducing legislation that can reduce bicycle crashes through engineering, education and enforcement.
Now go do something about it -
Contact your State Assembly Representatives and ask them to oppose A3657.
Find and Contact your State Rep http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/SelectMun.asp.
Sample text:
I am opposed to A3657 - mandatory registration of bicycles. Mandatory registration is unpopular with constituents, expensive to manage and and almost impossible to enforce. It may also be a burden to citizens who rely on bicycles for low cost transportation and hurt the bicycle industry in New Jersey. Many locations have repealed mandatory legislation.
The State Legislature would be wise to look at ways to improve bicycling in our state by introducing legislation that can reduce bicycle crashes through engineering, education and enforcement.
Done!
PLEASE!!!
I worked in Newark for 12 years. Bicycles on the sidewalk, that's hysterical. Between Vanderpool Ave and Green St and Broad and Avenue A I saw no less than 3 people stabbed and 1 person shot. ONE TIME did the police even care to take a statement. Cleo needs to drive down Broad Street at 5:00 and count the number of people that jay walk. Enforcement in Newark is at the option of the police.
Emails sent!
Crap counting my kids bikes, I have 16 bikes to register.
What about Big-Wheels?
kidzach
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Please keep nickel and diming us until we move out of this state ( AS IF WE ARE GOING AWAY THAT EASILY ! ! ) Sent to 2 different reps, and I am from Essex County where this clown is also from. Also gave a few digs about not being allowed to ride in any of our county parks while I:getsome: was at it.
Mildly Wild
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Really showing my age here but, I do recall back somtime in the early or mid 60's bicycles were required to have license tags. I can't remember if was a local thing (Clifton, where I grew up) or state wide. It didn't last long -- one year I think. Being the little wannabe outlaw that I was, I never got one myself.
Big&Clumsy
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This was Assemblyman John DiMaio's response. It was good to hear.
This bill was introduced on January 6, 2011 by Assemblywoman Tucker and was referred to the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Interdependent Authorities Committee. Please be assured that I opposethis legislation. First, I am adamantly opposed to the creation ofadditional fee generating laws that continue to take money out of the pockets of New Jersey residents for non-essential purposes and second, Ido not support legislation that encourages further intrusive policies and laws that slowly erode our personal liberties. As such, I will notsupport this type of invasive legislation should it come before me in committee or on the floor of the General Assembly.
This bill was introduced on January 6, 2011 by Assemblywoman Tucker and was referred to the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Interdependent Authorities Committee. Please be assured that I opposethis legislation. First, I am adamantly opposed to the creation ofadditional fee generating laws that continue to take money out of the pockets of New Jersey residents for non-essential purposes and second, Ido not support legislation that encourages further intrusive policies and laws that slowly erode our personal liberties. As such, I will notsupport this type of invasive legislation should it come before me in committee or on the floor of the General Assembly.
kush
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Nice!!!
MST.ESQ
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Quite refreshing to see this point of view from elected officials. YES!!!!
Big&Clumsy
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I doubt it will pass but if it does it'll give us all an excuse to ride on the capitol.
dnap
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When I saw this, the first thing I thought is yeah, this affects all of us and would be a major hassle for all of the reasons already given. But what about everyone else in the state outside of this small circle?
I have to imagine that if word of this got out to the non-cycling addicted constituents of NJ that this thing will get shut down faster than it was typed. You know, the people I mean... the ones with kids who get the department store bikes and are just grateful to be able to have a bike. Or the people who can't afford a car and rely on a bike to get around.
This is just another way to get more money out of taxpayers. Other than that I can't find any redeeming qualities to this legislation. I'm not seeing how registering the bikes will do anything for safety if that's really the reason the Assemblywoman sponsored this.
So here's my question.... Are there any good writers out there who can write a moving letter to the editor of our most widespread newspapers. That's how awareness could be created amongst the people outside of our small group that will feel the most burden if something like this were to get passed.
FTR, I already contacted my Assemblymen and am awaiting response, but I am wondering if it is worth a more widespread appeal to make this go away.
I have to imagine that if word of this got out to the non-cycling addicted constituents of NJ that this thing will get shut down faster than it was typed. You know, the people I mean... the ones with kids who get the department store bikes and are just grateful to be able to have a bike. Or the people who can't afford a car and rely on a bike to get around.
This is just another way to get more money out of taxpayers. Other than that I can't find any redeeming qualities to this legislation. I'm not seeing how registering the bikes will do anything for safety if that's really the reason the Assemblywoman sponsored this.
So here's my question.... Are there any good writers out there who can write a moving letter to the editor of our most widespread newspapers. That's how awareness could be created amongst the people outside of our small group that will feel the most burden if something like this were to get passed.
FTR, I already contacted my Assemblymen and am awaiting response, but I am wondering if it is worth a more widespread appeal to make this go away.
kidzach
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Great to hear!
goodvibe
Well-Known Member
If you read the responses on NJ.com, you will see that there are not too many supporters of this bill.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/01/nj_assemblywoman_proposes_mand.html
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/01/nj_assemblywoman_proposes_mand.html
wonderturtle
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this has no chance of getting passed.
the bike advocates are only a small faction that will oppose it, this is an affront to the TAXPAYERS. considering the financial situation, the VERY LAST THING a politician should support right now is a uterly FRIVOLOUS tax. thus, I cant imagine it is going to get much support.
frankly, she made a fool of herself. and I think she realizes that now. she forever is going to be known as the "bike bill lady".
I guarantee this will be used in a negative ad against her (which would fairly shows she has NO CONCEPT of the issues facing this state).
the bike advocates are only a small faction that will oppose it, this is an affront to the TAXPAYERS. considering the financial situation, the VERY LAST THING a politician should support right now is a uterly FRIVOLOUS tax. thus, I cant imagine it is going to get much support.
frankly, she made a fool of herself. and I think she realizes that now. she forever is going to be known as the "bike bill lady".
I guarantee this will be used in a negative ad against her (which would fairly shows she has NO CONCEPT of the issues facing this state).
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This is my favorite part, and makes me consider this thing dead already. She can't even put up a confident sounding argument for the proposal
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