India,
The fact that so many in congress call this program out by referring to "bike paths" suggests that the name is only a minor part of the problem. Since the Senate Transportation budget in congress folds TE into CMAQ, and that includes Bus, Bike, and Road improvements, I'm not sure there is even an opening at this point to try to find a better name. http://www.bfw.org/2011/11/10/federal-bill-cuts-bike-funds-and-includes-ban- on-bicycles/ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of India Viola Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:28 AM To: Bikies ListServe Subject: [Bikies] Names Are Important Do you know if there is any organization working on getting the wording changed for federal transportation enhancement (TE) funding that pertains to ped/bike funding? In my opinion, as long as ped/bike infrastructure is labeled an "enhancement" it is going to keep getting the axe when folks are looking for ways to trim the budget. -India -- WeAreAllMechanics.com [email protected] Stay connected- Follow WAAM on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/We.Are.All.Mechanics>
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