Posted by Hugger on 2/2/2007, 5:04 pm ~ HB-2834 Modifies existing helmet requirements to give riders over the age of 21 the right to choose. ~ Provides riders of all ages the experience and training to make an educated decision. ~ Increased Tax Revenue - It has been estimated the State of Florida put Two Billion Dollars into their economy the first five years after they returned choice to their citizens (over 145 million in taxes to the State's Treasury). Using the same growth percentage, West Virginia would realize increased tax revenue of Five and a Half Million Dollars in the first year, and Thirty-Six Million in the first Five Years. This does not take into consideration the boost to the economy in general. ~ Increased Tourism - A survey by ABATE of WV found that 85% of riders who travel most often avoid states that restrict choice. The first year choice was restored in Florida, attendance at the two Bike Weeks went up 38%. Applying the same percentage of growth to MountainFest would result in 20,000 additional visitors to Morgantown in the first year alone. According to the WV Dept. of Tourism, each of these visitors has an economic impact of $328 for every day they stay in WV. This means Nineteen Million Dollars at MountainFest alone. When multiplied by the many bike events currently held in WV, this number increases exponentially over the years.
Link: http://www.wvabate.org
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Please take this information and contact your local legislators and ask for them to support
HB-2834 (WV Rider's Choice Bill)
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