Funding for Trails and Bike/ped Facilities May be Threatened

Federal transportation programs and agencies are funded through March 4, 2011. With the changes brought by last November's elections, there will be a Republican redraft of the House version of the Federal budget, which will almost certainly reduce spending from the previous (Democratic-written) draft. Individuals and organizations concerned with trails and bike/ped facilities should be ready to tell their Members of Congress why funding for these programs is important. Our friends at American Trails have done an excellent job explaining how federal trail funding is currently under threat. Please follow this link to learn more and to make your voice heard by contacting your representatives.