Thread started by Roadblock at 02.9.12 - 4:06 pm

We need you to help us maintain pressure on Congress for a smart, modern transportation bill. Both chambers of Congress are moving towards floor debates on their versions of the bill, so we are again asking you to take action.

The current Senate transportation bill (MAP-21) weakens walking and biking programs. To improve the bill, we’re asking senators to vote for a bipartisan amendment to guarantee local governments a voice in transportation decisions and allow them to build sidewalks, crosswalks, and bikeways that keep people safe.

In the House, we are asking representatives to oppose the House transportation bill. Despite the fact that walking and bicycling infrastructure is a low-cost investment that creates more jobs per dollar than any other kind of highway spending, the House bill eliminates dedicated funding for walking and biking altogether.

Will you contact your Representative and Senators today and ask them to save our streets? Take Action Now!

Senate: Support the bipartisan Cardin-Cochran amendment
As written, the Senate’s transportation bill removes dedicated funding for walking and biking and allows state DOTs to opt-out of safe street programs. The Cardin-Cochran amendment ensures local governments can fund walking and biking infrastructure.

Tell your senators:

Take Action Now!

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This is really important, so I am bumping it.

I sent my representatives a personal plea in addition to the blurb the petition gives you to begin with. I feel that giving senators and representatives some personal perspective on the effect these bills will have on us real people can have a tremendous impact.

I gave them some insight into how dangerous it can be out there for cyclists and pedestrians and asked them to take just one moment out of their busy schedule to give some thought to the people that die or are very seriously injured every year because proportionate funding is not contributed to safe infrastructure. I tried to convey how important it is to our future to have safe and sustainable transportation options available for everyone.

You don't have to write a fancy letter like I did, but at least click that link and add your name to the petition. It makes a difference.



outerspace
02.13.12 - 2:53 pm

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