The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 April 1976 — Page 30

Like car owners, cyclists also now help guard environment

The typical person riding a motorcycle today is apt to be an accountant or a fashion designer on the way to the office or a family going to a picnic, yet the public’s image of the black leather-jacketed Marlon Brando still lingers as typical of the cyclist. To dispel this image on behalf of the eight million cyclists * growing by an additional million yearly* and to represent the interests of the cycle makers, distributors and trade association. the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has been formed The MlC’s latest endeavor. one it shares with the automotive industry, is to work with government agencies such as the U.S Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency on noise and air pollution reduction for cycles.

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MONTANA’S BIG SKY ctjunlry i% enjoyed to the fullest by a lune motorcycle rider. Ao longer the domain of the “Wild One" type of rider, cycling now appeal** to a wider variety of |M-ople. Ihe industry a* a whole has become aware of ecological matters Mich as pollution control, fuel economy and noise abatement according to an industry association Motorcyalc Industry Council. .

Since the MIC speaks for more than 80 conipantes, it can present thj? industry's over all views to the governmental agencies

and works with them. One of the first concerns of the EPA in their research to determine sound levels for motorcycles was

the level of technology available in the sound abatement area. Through the MIC they were encouraged to visit various manufacturers’ facilities. The manufacturers concerned were completely candid with the EPA officials and actually demonstrated capabilities beyond those that were thought possible. The noise problem is primarily with the new motorcycles available, for all must meet existing noise level standards in many states. The problem is with modified exhaust systems installed after the customer has purchased the machine. With this realization, the EPA has expanded its efforts beyond controlling noise at the point 6i manufacture. Through MIC efforts, legislators realize that motorcycles are a legitimate recreation or transportation vehicle and that the laws and regulations controlling the use of motorcycles may well affect their neighbors if not themselves.

Self service gas growing everywhere After a slowdown due to the oil embargo, self service pumps are now increasing. Today about 12% of all gas is self service and estimates are for 40% by 1980. The lure for the consumer is lower prices — as much as 5 cents a gallon on some brands. Self service also points to fewer minor repairs and other service work performed at gas stations. Station attendants with mechanical know-how are moving into the independent repair market. Meanwhile the number of service stations has shown a dramatic increase in the last two years, principally gas only stations. CLEANER AIR New Jersey’s mandatory emissions inspection program is expected to reduce carbon monoxide emissions by more than 20 per cent in its first year of operation.