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HR 507

A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "National Bike Month" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Banta and 16 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania designates May 2026 as National Bike Month to promote cycling’s health, transportation benefits, and safe use of existing trails and roads.

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Bill Summary · HR 507

Summary of Bill HR 507 (2025-2026, Pennsylvania)

Title

A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as “National Bike Month” in Pennsylvania.

Purpose and Intent

  • To designate May 2026 in Pennsylvania as National Bike Month.
  • To acknowledge cycling as a healthy activity and a practical mode of transportation.
  • To promote safe cycling on public roads and trails within the Commonwealth.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition and resolution by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that May 2026 shall be known as National Bike Month in Pennsylvania.
  • Affirmation of cycling benefits, including:
    • Exercise and sport for people of all ages.
    • A practical transportation option for commuting to home, school, and work.
    • Pennsylvania’s existing cycling infrastructure, including:
    • More than 2,400 miles of cycling trails in the state.
    • A variety of cycling experiences (mountain biking, gravel riding, bicycle clubs, a velodrome, and award-winning cycling communities).
  • Emphasis on promoting safe use of roads and trails for cyclists.

Affected Parties and Sectors

  • General public, particularly cyclists and cycling enthusiasts.
  • Local and state transportation and recreation communities, given the emphasis on safety and existing cycling infrastructure.
  • Recreational and tourism sectors that benefit from cycling trails and events.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and referred on April 29, 2026.
  • Referred to the Committee on Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development (as of referral history).
  • Being a resolution, it does not mandate new funding, statewide programs, or regulatory changes; instead, it serves to acknowledge and promote awareness of National Bike Month.

Political and Sponsorship Context

  • Major sponsors include: Wentling, Harkins, Neilson, Cook, Maloney, Waxman, Greiner, Khan, Merski, Mazzocco, Vitalli, Banta, Rivera, Rowe, Hohenstein.
  • Co-sponsors from a broad cross-section of the House, reflecting bipartisan interest in promoting cycling.

Practical Impact

  • Public messaging: Elevates awareness of National Bike Month within Pennsylvania.
  • Public safety and culture: Signals support for safe cycling practices and the use of cycling infrastructure.
  • No direct regulatory or funding changes are included; the resolution is primarily ceremonial and educational in nature, potentially encouraging local events and activities during May 2026.

Notes

  • The bill’s text emphasizes existing cycling assets and the health/transportation benefits of cycling.
  • As a resolution, it does not create new statutory obligations or budgets.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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