The President’s 2012 budget would boost funding for pedestrian and bike-friendly communities

from TheWashCycle by washcycle

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Ray LaHood spoke at the Bike Summit. Part of what he said was “The President’s 2012 budget would boost funding for pedestrian and bike-friendly communities to $4.1 billion.  And the Administration would like to see these essential resources included in the next six-year transportation legislation….there will always be cars and trucks, and DOT will always be committed to keeping America’s roadways the safest and most efficient in the world.  But those roads belong to all of us, including those who get where they’re going on two wheels instead of four.” Which again the National Association of Manufacturers and American Trucking Associations complained about. “While very substantial increases in funding are proposed for high-speed passenger rail, transit, an infrastructure bank, and a ‘livability’ initiative, the proposal gives short shrift to our nation’s highways, which Americans overwhelmingly rely on for their daily transportation needs and goods movement.” “You know what really makes all communities more livable? Safe and efficient transportation of freight.” That’s what I always say I love about my neighborhood is how efficient and safe the freight delivery is. It’s the first thing most home buyers look for I hear. You know what really soaks taxpayers? Shipping things by truck.

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