Safe sidewalks and bikeable streets are both key parts of creating a great, walkable neighborhood, and towns across the country have used these tools to create places people want to live and visit.
Over the past month, members of Congress have been negotiating details of the federal transportation bill. Now, members of the House of Representatives have proposed allowing states to opt out of a program that would let communities make it safer to walk to public transportation, revitalize a Main Street or create bike trails for families.
Stand up for walkable streets: click here to send a letter to your members of Congress.
The House proposal would eliminate the small amount of money going directly to metropolitan areas, and would let state-level leaders decide whether communities ever see a dime of this funding. The move is slap in the face of city councils, mayors, and county leaders from across the country on both sides of the aisle who are creating the great neighborhoods so many Americans already know and love.
Members of the Senate involved in the negotiations have already proposed a bipartisan version of the bill and can still push back against this attack – but they need to hear from you. Emailing your members of Congress is easy and only takes a few minutes, but could have a huge impact on walkable streets for years to come. Click here to send a letter to your members of Congress today.