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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=center><FONT size=3><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt">September 28, 2009</SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></FONT></P>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%" align=right><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">CONTACT: Robert Johnson<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1>
<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%" align=right><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Bicycle Education Coordinator<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; TEXT-ALIGN: right; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=right><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><o:p><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">The PedNet Coalition Hosts A Bicycle Stakeholder Meeting<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: 0in .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in 6.5in"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>(COLUMBIA, MO) – The PedNet Coalition will host a "Bicycle Stakeholder Meeting" on Wednesday, September 30, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services, 1005 West Worley.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>The goal of this meeting is to bring local politicians, law enforcement agencies and bicycling organizations together for an open and honest discussion about the current state of affairs for bicyclists and how we can make our community more bicycle friendly in the future. Topics will include safety issues facing bicyclists, improving public relations and how we can increase law-abiding behavior in all bicyclists.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>The meeting will follow a “Café Conversation” format where people move from table to table sharing and discussing ideas. It includes both small-group and large-group discussions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>The PedNet Coalition is holding a limited number of "at-large" invitations for the general community to participate. Community members who are interested in one of these spots may contact Robert Johnson, Bicycle Education Coordinator, at (573) 289-6479.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face="Trebuchet MS"><FONT size=4>Genalee Alexander</FONT><BR>Regional Public Information Officer</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face="Trebuchet MS"><STRONG>Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services</STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" size=2>1005 West Worley</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" size=2>PO Box 6015</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" size=2>Columbia MO 65205-6015</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" size=2>573.874.7632</FONT></DIV>
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