Re: [Bikies] So what is the Gov going to do to state bicycle funding?

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:34:35 -0800 


        Matt:
I have those documents. And more. Given the change in funding method and lots of unknowns (even including impending Sequester) this whole area is in a state of flux, economically and politically. We have a long way to go, and I admit to not being able to project the end result or to ascribe set-in-cement positions to people at this point. Politics is fluid, to say the least. These things aren't written in stone. They morph as they are being manipulated by special interests, and we are a special interest. Some would say one of the good ones, others not. And we will be doing some manipulating. If your sources are as good as you say, why don't you link them up with the lobbyists at Bike Fed. I'm sure they'd welcome the benefit of all information you can provide. Join the cause, because it is going to be through Bike Fed that the funding methods and levels will be written. 
        Bill

 At 07:37 AM 2/21/2013, Matt Logan wrote:

And here is the detail:

<https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2013/related/proposals/ab40.pdf>https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2013/related/proposals/ab40.pdf

Page 218 & 219:

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(js) Transportation alternatives program, state funds     SEG      C   −0−            −0− (jv) Transportation alternatives program, local funds      SEG−L C   1,738,000 1,762,300 (jx) Transportation alternatives program, federal funds SEG−F C   6,951,800 7,049,300 

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[Note – section jx is mislabeled as state funds on page 219, but is clearly defined as federal funds later]
So it indeed looks like state funding for all alternatives has been zeroed out. 

And for the definitions of these funds, look to page 358:
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SECTION 304.  20.395 (2) (js) of the statutes is created to read:

20.395 (2) (js)   Transportation alternatives program, state funds.  As a
continuing appropriation, the amounts in the schedule for the transportation
alternatives program under s. 85.021.

SECTION 305.  20.395 (2) (jv) of the statutes is created to read:
20.395 (2) (jv) Transportation alternatives program, local funds. All moneys 
received from any local unit of government for purposes of the transportation
alternatives program under s. 85.021, for such purposes.

SECTION 306.  20.395 (2) (jx) of the statutes is created to read:
20.395 (2) (jx) Transportation alternatives program, federal funds. All moneys received from the federal government for purposes of the transportation alternatives 
program under s. 85.021, for such purposes
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And no Mr. Hauda, I’m not clairvoyant, I just have better sources on the inside than you do. 

From: William Hauda [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:23 PM
To: Matt Logan; Bikies
Subject: Re: [Bikies] So what is the Gov going to do to state bicycle funding?
Matt, why don't you wait until this sorts out before trying to make political hay. Or maybe you're just clairvoyant and the rest of us are all stupid. 
        Bill

At 08:35 PM 2/20/2013, Matt Logan wrote:


<http://www.doa.state.wi.us/debf/docview.asp?budid=103>http://www.doa.state.wi.us/debf/docview.asp?budid=103

9.  Federal Funding Distribution Changes
The Governor recommends modifying the department's expenditure authority to reflect changes in federal funds distributions by: (a) reducing federal funding (-$6,249,900 SEG-F in FY14 and -$6,152,400 SEG-F in FY15); (b) consolidating three federal local aids appropriations into a new federal transportation alternatives appropriation; and (c) reducing local matching funds to reflect the federal funding reduction (-$947,600 SEG-L in FY14 and -$923,300 SEG-L in FY15). The Governor also recommends eliminating federal funding for programs that are no longer eligible for federal support (-$4,488,700 SEG-F in each fiscal year). The Governor further recommends modifying current law to require projects that receive funding from the department via transportation alternative grants must begin within four years from the date that the grant is awarded. 

So Bill Hauda, can you believe that?

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