Sen. Cardin Embraced at Nat’l Bike Summit

By Ron Cassie, Baltimore magazine
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However, Cardin, with Mississippi Republican Sen. Thad Cochran, “saved” the legislation with an amendment that provided local governments direct access to most federal transportation funding — rather than being required to go through various state DOT’s — enabling them to build sidewalks and bike lanes, for example, to encourage and keep bicyclists and pedestrians safe. If the local communities so choose.
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https://www.baltimoremagazine.net/bikeshorts/2013/03/sen-cardin-embraced-at-nat-l-bike-summit
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[B’ Spokes: Just to note the state (MDOT) built up nearly $40,000,000 in unspent federal funds that could have been used for biking and walking projects. Not having to go through the state might just be a good thing. Ref: https://www.ta-clearinghouse.info/state_profile?state_id=23

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Note in the chart referenced above the legend is incorrect, Brown=Available and Green=Obligated. oldId.20130307180924565