I made a pledge today. I pledged my name
in “support of a better future for bicycling
—one that is safe and fun for everyone.”
By doing so, I am making a statement and
joining18,894-plus others that believe
“we can make thisworld a better place to
ride.”My name pledge was donated
to www.peopleforbikes.org.
For the past month or so, I have been
lightly following the transportation bill.
My interest grew once I learned Lois Moss
and a few other local Cleveland constituents
went to Washington D.C. to listen, learn and
persuade Rep. Steve LaTourette, R-Ohio,
to consider allocating a small
portion of the transportation funds to building our communities
to be better places for walking, running and cycling.
Have the efforts of Moss and other Cleveland constituents paid off?
According to Moss, it has. “At first LaTourette thought we were asking for half
of the funding,”Moss says. “But now that he has a better understanding that the
cycling community is asking for a small portion of the funds, only a tiny percent,
it looks as though he is more open to understanding that bicycles are considered
transportation.”
Moss says its important to make your view-point known. “One voice may not
seem like a lot,”Moss says. “But when you add them up, it makes a huge difference.”
To get involved, make a name pledge or learn more
about the transportation bill,please visit the following links:
National Complete Streets Coalition
