Number Plates for Mountain Bikers

Rep. Brian Cronin’s, D-Boise, mountain biking number plate has received the OK from the House Transportation and Defense Committee. The matter went before the panel Friday afternoon and passed without much opposition.

The bill, if passed by the House and Senate, would create a number plate with a mountain biker figure displayed. Cronin reported to the committee that proceeds from the number plate will help to enhance local trails and will spur tourism.

The money will be directed to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, which will then pay out the funds to help in trail maintenance. Cronin estimates the number plates could generate as much as $10,000 a year the department.