I just received another email from Walter Finch regarding the order by Congress to slash $3.47 billion in state transportation funding. It's short, to the point and relevant so here it is:

Save Transportation Enhancements
Transportation Enhancements Gutted

Take Action! Contact Congress

The federal Transportation Enhancements (TE) program is the largest U.S. funding source for trails, walking, biking and historic preservation.

In 2006, states were required to return part of their transportation budgets to Congress. Many states chose to do this by drastically cutting their TE programs.

On Monday, March 19, 2007, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued an order implementing Congress' call for the return of an additional $3.47 billion in transportation money. Within 30 days, your governor will decide how to apply this cut to your state's transportation budget. If not fairly allocated, this could be the end of programs that fund trails, walking and biking in your state.

Please contact your Congressional Leaders now.

Walter & the League of American Bicyclists have made it very easy to contact your congressional representative. Just visit the "contact your Congressional Leaders now" link, fill in the blanks and click Send Message.

About Walter Finch
The League hired Walter in 2006 to advocate on Capitol Hill on behalf of cyclists and to report back on key federal decisions and policies relating to cycling. He has more than 18 years of experience in the transportation industry, has worked on numerous issues related to bicycling.

Larry

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