FEATURED STORY
Missouri Gateway Cities Lead Midwest in Cycling Safety
St. Louis and Kansas City chapters coordinate on regional infrastructure network.
READ FULL STORY — REF. /news/oak-street-victory/FIELD OFFICE DOSSIER · DOCKET NO. AAR-MO-0025
MISSOURI FIELD OFFICE
567 Locals Against Road Bikers · Jefferson City Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-MO-0025
MISSOURI CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
567MEMBERS
4LOCAL CHAPTERS
14VICTORIES
MISSOURI CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)67-6% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED185 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED342 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED93 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$38M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.0 / 5 — 198 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Jefferson City station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGELinda Martinez
STATIONChapter President · Jefferson City
ELECTRONIC MAILmissouri@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(573) 555-0489
Join the Missouri chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM MISSOURI
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM MISSOURI
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
MISSOURI INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
The Katy Trail Dust 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 Jefferson City station logged a 33% decline in unlogged trailhead departures at Forest Park and an estimated 7-minute peak-hour throughput gain along I-70. Dust-plume counts held at 6.2 per trailhead.
Missouri 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 I-70 Corridor
AARBAA Missouri 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 MISSOURI
Jefferson City 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 Missouri.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
The Katy Trail 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
Forest Park 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 Grand Boulevard Contraflow Hazard, Saint Louis
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, Jefferson City
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Jefferson City
- 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 Katy Trail
Electric bicycles reaching speeds of 30+ mph are using pedestrian paths in state parks, creating dangerous conditions for families and hikers.
- LOCATION
- Missouri State Parks
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Jefferson City, 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 Missouri?
Joining AARBAA Missouri is easy! Simply contact our chapter president through the contact information provided on this page, or fill out our membership form. We have 4 chapters across the state with 567 active members. New members are always welcome to join our fight for safer roads.
What does AARBAA do in Missouri?
AARBAA Missouri files comment on cycling conduct along the Katy Trail, the Forest Park loop in Saint Louis, and the I-70 corridor, and petitions the Missouri Department of Transportation for enforcement review. Our Jefferson City station maintains the FY2025 dust survey and forwards findings to municipal officials in Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield.
How many members does the Missouri chapter have?
Our Missouri chapter currently has 567 dedicated members across 4 local chapters. We're one of the active state chapters in the national AARBAA network, and our membership continues to grow as more Missouri residents recognize the need for safer roads and accountability in cycling infrastructure planning.
What are the main road safety challenges in Missouri?
Missouri's caseload concentrates on the Katy Trail near Rocheport, the Forest Park loop in Saint Louis, and the Ward Parkway corridor in Kansas City, where the Jefferson City station recorded 6.2 crushed-limestone dust plumes per trailhead in FY2025. Summer conditions along the I-70 shoulder remain under review.
What victories has AARBAA Missouri achieved?
Our closed files include the Katy Trail Dust Advisory of 2024 and the Forest Park loop crossing review in Saint Louis. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When and where does the Missouri chapter meet?
The Missouri chapter holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meeting locations rotate between our 4 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
MISSOURI CHAPTER GALLERY
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDSPENDING DECLASSIFICATIONREF: AAR-MO-0025
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FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
JOIN AARBAA MISSOURI
Ready to make a difference in Missouri? 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
Douglas W. — Saint Louis
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Loretta B. — Kansas City