Bicycle Indiana's objectives in obtaining a special group recognition license plate are to inform and educate bicyclists and non-bicyclists about the purpose and benefits of using a bicycle as a mode of transportation.

In conjunction with the League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly State program, our emphases are on the following:

Education - We will educate both bicyclists and motorists about the safe usage of bicycling for transportation and legal requirement of all parties.

Engineering - We will host seminars throughout the state to assist planners, policy-makers, and citizens to understand the concepts and processes involved with planning roadways and communities for sustainable bicycle transportation.

Encouragement - We will continue to host a series of statewide programs such as bike-to-work-day to encourage Hoosiers to use a bicycle as a routine mode of transportation.

Enforcement - We will work with state and local law enforcement to ensure safe passage on Indiana's roadways.

Evaluation & Planning - We will continue to work with the League of American Bicyclists, city planners, Metropolitan Planning Organizations and local bicyclists to evaluate Indiana's progress and make recommendations to move Indiana toward a bicycle friendly community and state.

Please support bicycling in Indiana by signing the attached petition and pledging to purchase a Bicycle Indiana license plate. A link to the petition can be found here. Fill out the form on-line and e-mail to ahenderson@mccog.net or fax the signed petition to 317.466.9701, or mail the signed petition to 201 S. Capitol Ave. Ste 800, Indianapolis, IN 46225. All signatures must be received by March 10, 2010.