Call to Action! Stop Budget Cuts for Bikes and Pedestrian Projects

[Matt Gillman]

Hi everyone,
 
I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.  The City of Alexandria is
looking for ways to cut back in the Capital Improvement Plan.  We need to
let them know that capital improvements for bikes and pedestrians are
important and should not be cut back.  It is really easy to give this
feedback.  Just go to:
 
http://alexandriava.gov/budget/info/default.aspx?id=17142
 
and click on Submit Comments.
 
It will take you about 5 minutes to help protect and expand projects for
bikes and pedestrians!
 
 
Here is what I wrote:
 
I just wanted to make sure that Capital funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian
improvements continues at the current or higher levels.   
  
For years we have neglected the Bike and Pedestrian infrastructure and
funded transportation projects for cars.  The Bike and Pedestrian projects
need our support in order to promote alternatives to individuals in
automobiles.  Our kids need healthy safe routes to school and our citizens
need more safe alternatives to cars. 
  
I would also point out that Alexandria has been very good at getting
matching funding from the state and federal governments for Bike and
Pedestrian options.  The city of Alexandria gets about $8 in matching funds
for every dollar spent. 
  
We really need to think long term here.  For years our society has subidized
automobiles over other transportation options.  Now is NOT the time to cut
back on the Bike and Pedestrian options. 
  
Thank you for listening, 
  
Matt Gillman 

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