FEATURED STORY
Mississippi Chapter Brings Cycling Safety to State Legislature
First-time presentation results in infrastructure study commission.
READ FULL STORY — REF. /news/city-council-presentation/FIELD OFFICE DOSSIER · DOCKET NO. AAR-MS-0024
MISSISSIPPI FIELD OFFICE
221 Locals Against Road Bikers · Jackson Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-MS-0024
MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
221MEMBERS
2LOCAL CHAPTERS
6VICTORIES
MISSISSIPPI CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)57+10% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED133 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED255 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED67 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$21M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 3.9 / 5 — 73 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Jackson station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGECharles Williams
STATIONChapter President · Jackson
ELECTRONIC MAILmississippi@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(601) 555-0312
Join the Mississippi chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM MISSISSIPPI
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM MISSISSIPPI
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
MISSISSIPPI INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
The Natchez Trace Handoff Advisory of 2024
Successfully advocated for the separation of bicycle and vehicle traffic on major thoroughfares, reducing dangerous interactions and improving traffic flow for the majority of road users.
IMPACT:
The Jackson station logged a 29% decline in unregistered bottle handoffs along the Natchez Trace Parkway and an estimated 6-minute peak-hour throughput gain on US-49. Handoff counts held at 1.9 per mile.
Mississippi Codifies the Cyclist Accountability Act
Landmark legislation requiring cyclists to carry liability insurance and register their bicycles, ensuring accountability for road incidents and providing compensation for victims.
IMPACT:
First state-level cyclist insurance requirement in the region, expected to generate $2M annually for road safety programs
Federal Grant Redirected to the US-49 Corridor
AARBAA Mississippi helped secure a federal infrastructure grant prioritizing vehicle safety improvements and traffic flow optimization over recreational cycling projects.
IMPACT:
$15 million in funding redirected from bike lanes to critical road repairs and safety improvements
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN MISSISSIPPI
Jackson Station Monthly Convening
MEETINGJoin us for our monthly chapter meeting where we'll discuss ongoing advocacy efforts, review recent incidents, and plan upcoming initiatives for safer roads in Mississippi.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
The Natchez Trace Shoulder Rally
RALLYStand with us as we rally for safer roads and responsible cycling policies. We'll hear from accident victims, safety advocates, and local officials about the importance of comprehensive road safety reform.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Lakeland Drive Yield Seminar
PRESENTATIONEducational presentation on road safety statistics, dangerous cycling behaviors, and how community members can advocate for safer streets. Q&A session included.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
The State Street Contraflow Hazard, Jackson
The current bike lane configuration creates blind spots for turning vehicles and encourages cyclists to ride against traffic, leading to numerous near-misses and accidents.
- LOCATION
- Main Street, Jackson
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Jackson
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Redesign the street to separate bicycle and vehicle traffic completely, with physical barriers and clear sight lines at all intersections.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Unlicensed E-Bikes on the Natchez Trace Parkway
Electric bicycles reaching speeds of 30+ mph are using pedestrian paths in state parks, creating dangerous conditions for families and hikers.
- LOCATION
- Mississippi State Parks
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Jackson, Statewide
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Implement speed limits, require licensing for e-bikes, and create separate trails for motorized bicycles.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How can I join AARBAA Mississippi?
Joining AARBAA Mississippi is easy! Simply contact our chapter president through the contact information provided on this page, or fill out our membership form. We have 2 chapters across the state with 221 active members. New members are always welcome to join our fight for safer roads.
What does AARBAA do in Mississippi?
AARBAA Mississippi files comment on cycling conduct along the Natchez Trace Parkway, US-49, and US-90 on the Gulf Coast, and petitions the Mississippi Department of Transportation for enforcement review. Our Jackson station maintains the FY2025 handoff survey and forwards findings to municipal officials in Jackson and Gulfport.
How many members does the Mississippi chapter have?
Our Mississippi chapter currently has 221 dedicated members across 2 local chapters. We're one of the active state chapters in the national AARBAA network, and our membership continues to grow as more Mississippi residents recognize the need for safer roads and accountability in cycling infrastructure planning.
What are the main road safety challenges in Mississippi?
Mississippi's caseload concentrates on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Ridgeland, the US-49 shoulder near Florence, and the US-90 corridor in Gulfport, where the Jackson station recorded 1.9 unregistered water-bottle handoffs per mile in FY2025. Summer shoulder conditions along Lakeland Drive remain under review.
What victories has AARBAA Mississippi achieved?
Our closed files include the Natchez Trace Handoff Advisory of 2024 and the US-90 sightline review in Gulfport. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When and where does the Mississippi chapter meet?
The Mississippi chapter holds regular meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meeting locations rotate between our 2 chapter locations to ensure all members can participate. Check our upcoming events section for specific venues, or contact our chapter president for details about meetings in your area.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS · EVIDENCE LOCKER
MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER GALLERY
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDSPENDING DECLASSIFICATIONREF: AAR-MS-0024
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FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
JOIN AARBAA MISSISSIPPI
Ready to make a difference in Mississippi? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Wanda F. — Jackson
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Elton R. — Gulfport