Comments on: The Transportation Bill Passes 92-6

By: Hermes Outlet

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By: Walter Finch

Walter Finch — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:20:42 +0000

Great Article about the Root River Trail in MN.

This is exactly the kind of story that we need to hear about, more importantly, every Congressional Member needs to hear about.

We fully expect at some point in the next six months to fight back more attacks on bike/ped funding.

Now is the time to reach out to your Members of Congress to highlight the impact that bike/ped projects have in terms of job creation and economic boost for their communities and states. This was the message at last year’s bike summit and will be the message again in 2012.

By: Jim Lucas

Jim Lucas — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:02:14 +0000

Until it becomes a requirment that all streets having more than two motor vehicle lanes, also have a bike lane, bicycle commuting will continue to be hazardous to one’s health. By keeping bicycle commuting a hazard to one’s health the USA continues to support OPEC and big oil at an unnecessary level. Where I live, there are many streets with two motor vehicle lanes in one direction and three in the other, rather than two in both and bike lanes in each direction for bicycle commuters.

By: Barbara Duerk

Barbara Duerk — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:15:11 +0000

Debt reduction: Walking and bicycling transportation modes are vital for balancing federal, state, local and family
budgets. Road projects funded with federal money need to include walking and bicycling unless their inclusion increases the cost of the project by a specified % of total cost of the project. State monies, check your state, do not have this provision.

Transportation enhancement monies are not luxuries. Walking and bicycling transportation corridors are needed to allow people to safely access serices, school and work.

Balance our budgets by encouraging walking and bicycling.

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By: Khal Spencer

Khal Spencer — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:08:15 +0000

I’m sure Andy and staff will weigh in, but it seems that all these programs in the Enhancements will be scrutinized again next FY. Its going to be extremely important for the cycling community to do what Silvia has just done–show others, especially critics, that at least some of these programs in your communities have positive long term economic gain, so you can make sure critical stuff is defended. Start lining up your ducks, folks!

By: Silvia

Silvia — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:11:09 +0000

Did you see this article about the 25th anniversary of the Root River Trail in Minnesota? Opponents at the time called it a waste of money … now see how much money it is bringing the community. Sounds like a nice return on investment to me!
http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_39fa3606-e022-11e0-8de5-001cc4c002e0.html

By: Good News for the Moment « Mid-Atlantic Bike Commuting

Good News for the Moment « Mid-Atlantic Bike Commuting — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:28:48 +0000

[...] soon as current transportation funding expires in March 2012, so stay tuned. Read more on the League of American Bicyclists blog. They’ve provided a link that lets you see how your senator voted. Share [...]

By: Khal Spencer

Khal Spencer — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:40:56 +0000

It means we kicked the can down the road, but at least we didn’t throw the baby out with the bathwater, to link a couple of old metaphors.

By: Bob Kastigar

Bob Kastigar — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:37:58 +0000

On another list, someone wrote:
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According to http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/15/news/economy/coburn_senate_squirrels/index.htm?iid=HP_LN

“According to Coburn’s office, the deal the senator struck with Democrats will allow states to opt out and spend enhancement money on bridge repair and other priorities of their choosing when the bill extension expires in six months.”

Which I read as allowing individual states can choose whether to spend the 10% allocated to non-road projects on roads if they choose.
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So does this mean we’re going to have to pursue this on a state-by-state basis?