ACTION ALERT Legislation will kill critical bicycle funding

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If you've been promising yourself to get more involved in bicycling issues, now is the time. GOP-sponsored legislation in the House of Representatives will slash funding for bicycle-related infrastructure and programs, pedestrians, and mass transit, with effects that could last for decades. As the League of Americans Bicyclists aptly puts it, the bill "reverses 20 years of progress in making streets safer for people".

"Act Now on Key Transportation Votes
Ask the Senate to Support Cardin-Cochran, Tell Your Representative to Oppose the House Bill

It’s time to ask both chambers of Congress to save our streets.

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?"

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