syntaxjunkie
05-27-2005, 11:58 AM
Hey riders,
Just got this email from IMBA. Take 10 seconds to click the link and let your state reps know that mountain bikers want to maintain funding for new trails. If memory serves, this is the funding that will allow us to build a destination trail in Crosby, among other things. It's a political issue that even Shad and Tom agree on. Probably. Anyway, make your voice heard and spread the word.
CKY
Action Alert
Singletrack Funding Threatened in Congress
Every six years, Congress reviews and reauthorizes the nation's
transportation programs. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is just a
portion of this behemoth bill, but it's vital for mountain bikers. That's
why IMBA urges cyclists to take immediate action to protect the
higher-funded House version of the program.
You can help by sending a letter to your U.S. Representatives with this
easy-to-use form:
http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/05_05/05_20_rtp_letter.html
How much does your state stand to gain? Here are a few examples:
* In California, the difference between the House and Senate version is $12
million, enough to build 1,236 miles of new trails
* In Michigan, the difference is $5 million, or 516 miles of new trails
* In Oregon, it's a $3 million gap, or roughly 293 miles of new trails
* In short, all 50 states would see massive reductions in funds for trails
and trail-related facilities if the Senate's version prevails
* The difference totals about $223 million. That could build 17,000 miles of
new trails!
See how much money is at stake in your home state:
http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/05_05/05_20_rtp_funding.html
Please don't delay! The House and the Senate are in conference to reconcile
the differences between the two bills. For the past two years, our lobbying
team in Washington have pushed IMBA's message. All of that hard work will
pay off if we make one final rally that convinces Congress to preserve and
expand trail projects from coast to coast.
--
Not a member? Join IMBA today at http://www.imba.com
--
Help IMBA grow: Forward this message to a friend!
--
Want to do more? Donate to IMBA's Legal Defense Fund:
http://stores.yahoo.com/imba/caledefu.html
Just got this email from IMBA. Take 10 seconds to click the link and let your state reps know that mountain bikers want to maintain funding for new trails. If memory serves, this is the funding that will allow us to build a destination trail in Crosby, among other things. It's a political issue that even Shad and Tom agree on. Probably. Anyway, make your voice heard and spread the word.
CKY
Action Alert
Singletrack Funding Threatened in Congress
Every six years, Congress reviews and reauthorizes the nation's
transportation programs. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is just a
portion of this behemoth bill, but it's vital for mountain bikers. That's
why IMBA urges cyclists to take immediate action to protect the
higher-funded House version of the program.
You can help by sending a letter to your U.S. Representatives with this
easy-to-use form:
http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/05_05/05_20_rtp_letter.html
How much does your state stand to gain? Here are a few examples:
* In California, the difference between the House and Senate version is $12
million, enough to build 1,236 miles of new trails
* In Michigan, the difference is $5 million, or 516 miles of new trails
* In Oregon, it's a $3 million gap, or roughly 293 miles of new trails
* In short, all 50 states would see massive reductions in funds for trails
and trail-related facilities if the Senate's version prevails
* The difference totals about $223 million. That could build 17,000 miles of
new trails!
See how much money is at stake in your home state:
http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/05_05/05_20_rtp_funding.html
Please don't delay! The House and the Senate are in conference to reconcile
the differences between the two bills. For the past two years, our lobbying
team in Washington have pushed IMBA's message. All of that hard work will
pay off if we make one final rally that convinces Congress to preserve and
expand trail projects from coast to coast.
--
Not a member? Join IMBA today at http://www.imba.com
--
Help IMBA grow: Forward this message to a friend!
--
Want to do more? Donate to IMBA's Legal Defense Fund:
http://stores.yahoo.com/imba/caledefu.html