| Complete Streets Legislation - Action Needed |
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Dear Bicycling Friends of Tennessee, Contact your Senator and ask them to co-sponsor the bill Please see below information from the Safe Routes to School National Partnership regarding Complete Streets legislation. As many of you know, we approached Senator Lamar Alexander in early March asking for a Republican Co-sponsor of the bill; however, Senator Alexander chose to not take on co-sponsorship. We are now asking Tennessee constituents and bicycling organizations to send letters to Senator Corker asking him to co-sponsor the legislation. Please send letters as individuals and as leaders of bicycling clubs and organizations. It would be helpful if you sent a copy of your letter to us at Walk/Bike Nashville via email to keep track for the Thundershead Alliance all constituent correspondence. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. How to get in touch with Senator Corker: http://corker.senate.gov/ Also, please feel free to pass along this information to others you believe may be interested in writing a letter requesting Senator Corker's support. Thank you, shannon hornsby executive director walk/bike nashville 615/585-2014 National Complete Streets Bill Is Introduced in the Senate On Monday, March 3, 2008, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced Senate bill S. 2686, The Complete Streets Act of 2008. The Complete Streets Act of 2008 was introduced to ensure that all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users as well as children, older individuals, and individuals with disabilities, are able to travel safely and conveniently on streets and highways. The bill would require that State DOTs and MPOs develop complete streets policies for the use of federal funds. Co-sponsors and supporters of S. 2686 are essential - please call or write to your Senator today to gain their support. Visit the Complete Streets website for talking points, fact sheets and updated information. The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is supporting this bill, as complete streets help to make our roadways safer for everyone, including children, the most vulnerable users. The National Complete Streets Coalition is a diverse coalition of groups working in support of complete streets. The Safe Routes to School National Partnership was recently approved as a new member of the National Complete Streets Coalition Steering Committee. Other members include Active Living by Design, Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Smart Growth America, the Thunderhead Alliance and many other vibrant non-profits and associations. For more information on how to get involved with the Coalition, click here. -- Shannon Hornsby Executive Director Walk/Bike Nashville 615-585-2014 www.walkbikenashville.org |
