Pennsylvania Walks and Bikes is an active voice in Harrisburg during the debate over transportation funding. Our efforts have brought bike and ped issues to the table, but we can’t do it alone. Please take these documents and send a … Continue reading
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PA Walks and Bikes Transportation Funding Policy Asks
Even though bicycling and walking make up 12% of trips in Pennsylvania, and bicyclists and pedestrians make up 11% of the fatalities statewide, Pennsylvania only spends 1.5% of its transportation budget on biking and walking projects and that 1.5% is … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Needs A Responsible & Comprehensive Solution For Transportation Funding
By Hans van Naerssen, Chair, Pennsylvania Walks and Bikes February 2013 Pennsylvanians deserve to travel safely whether they drive a car, take a bus or train, ride a bike or walk. And no matter how one travels to and from … Continue reading
Policy Alert – Transportation Funding
Earlier this week, Governor Corbett laid out in his budget address a proposal for raising $1.8 billion to close the current transportation budget gap. This is a critical year for Pennsylvania to take the opportunity to find new funding to help repair … Continue reading
Join Us at the National Bike Summit DC Lobby Day on March 6th
Are you interested in asking your congressional representative in Washington DC to support bicycle programs? Consider taking the day off to join fellow cyclists from the Pennsylvania as we attend the National Bike Summit’s Lobby Day on Wednesday, March 6th. … Continue reading