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Save Cycling! Contact Congress Before It Is To Late
Congress is still in conference committee discussing the final Transportation Bill and programs that fund bicycle and pedestrian facilities are still on the chopping block. Don’t let Congress turn back the clock twenty years by eliminating our funding. There is … Continue reading
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Federal Transportation Bill Threatens Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding
Congress is conferring on the next Federal Transportation Bill, and bicycle and pedestrian funding is still at stake. In the Senate transportation bill, programs that fund bicycle and pedestrian funding are preserved and improved, continuing to fund projects that benefit … Continue reading
Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding is at Risk
On Thursday, February 2, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is scheduled to vote on the long awaited American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, a comprehensive infrastructure funding bill. This bill would fund transportation infrastructure projects nationwide, however a crucial element … Continue reading
Safe Passing Through the Senate
On Tuesday, January 24, 2012, the Pennsylvania Senate voted to pass HB170, a bill that would require motorists allow a minimum of four feet when passing a cyclists on the roadway. HB 170 was introduced to the PA House of … Continue reading
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HB170 vote delayed until Jan. 23rd
From the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia: As reported earlier this week, HB170, PA’s safe passing bill, was placed on the Senate calendar for a vote Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Unfortunately, the bill’s vote was put off until Monday, January 23rd. … Continue reading
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