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Don’t curtail biking

U.S. House Transportation Chairman John Mica announced that his proposed long-term federal transportation bill will eliminate dedicated funding for biking and walking, including transportation enhancements, Safe Routes to School and the Recreation Trails program – referring to these programs as “not in the national interest.”

The Spokane Bicycle Club strongly opposes these proposals. Biking and walking are important forms of transportation (and recreation and tourism). Funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements is a very efficient use of federal transportation dollars. We have some of the greatest biking opportunities found anywhere in the country right here. Let us not lose them.

Please contact Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (wa05ima@mail.house.gov) and let her know of your concerns.

Don Carlton

President, Spokane Bicycle Club

Spokane

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