The Republicans don't support legislation helping kids get to school by bike either. Somebody cited a propaganda video they put out against that program a few days ago. They really don't support any form of pro-bike legislation. They want roads, roads, roads. I don't know what you think the Bike Fed can do about that.
------------ Patrick Lenon From: [email protected] To: [email protected]; [email protected] Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 10:43:22 -0500 Subject: Re: [Bikies] Wisconsin Drops to #6 Best State for Bicycling Too bad the Bike fed ignored my advice to focus their lobbying efforts on things Republicans were more likely to support. Conservatives don’t give a damn if bicycling makes people healthier, or adds to the economy. They see most bicyclists as arrogant pricks looking for a handout who should just grow up and get a car. Talk radio is bursting with stories of pricks who flip off drivers when the driver complains to the bicyclist that they failed to stop for a stop sign. Talk radio listener’s top priority is to force bicyclists to pay for the bike paths that are built in the state. Talk radio’s listener’s first thought when they hear about a bicycling project is “oh, they want to force me out of my car”. On the other hand, there is much more support from conservatives for programs that help children bicycle to school. Based on the BFW’s message to legislators last year, I really have to question the value anyone would get in giving money to the bike fed this year . That $35 would be better spent on the more bike-friendly candidate in the governor’s recall election. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kevin Hardman Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:03 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Wisconsin Drops to #6 Best State for Bicycling Wisconsin drops from #3 to #6in Bicycle Friendly State ranking The staff at the Wisconsin Bike Fed is disappointed, but not surprised by the Bicycle Friendly State rankings released just this morning from the League of American Bicyclists. Wisconsin has dropped from the third best state for bicycling to the sixth. This drop is after a fall in 2011 from the #2 spot to #3. So, why the continued drop? A significant lack in state bicycling funding was cited as the biggest reason. Read our blog post to learn more about the ranking and reasons behind it. The staff at the Bike Fed is committed to continuing to make our state one of the best in the country for bicycling, but we can't do it without you! Please consider a $35 donation today to help us protect your bicycling rights and to build an even more bicycle-friendly Wisconsin. Through member dues and donations, we are able to fund our work with Wiusconsin's political leaders to increase bicycling funding and pass critical legislation like a Vulnerable Users' law. Only together, will we make Wisconsin #1! This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin | 3618 W. Pierce Street | STE 250 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53215 | United States Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Privacy Policy _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org
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