Sign Federal Complete Streets Petition
May 28th, 2010 | By Jeff Stephens | Category: Advocacy
Join us in suport of Complete Streets and take action! Send a quick note to your Congress person.
Today, the National Complete Streets Coalition is thrilled to join with Transportation for America, America Bikes, and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership to bicycle down Pennsylvania Avenue, America’s main street, and publicly express our thanks to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for all his hard work to make sure that walking and biking are on equal footing with other modes for safety, convenience, and accessibility.
DOT’s new policy is a step forward, but if we’re going to make our streets safer for all users, we need Congress to change federal law to make complete streets the standard — not the exception. Only through a strong federal complete streets policy can we end the project-by-project fight for safer roads for people who are bicycling, walking, and taking public transportation.
Join us in support of complete streets and take action: Tell your Members of Congress to co-sponsor the Complete Streets Act of 2009! http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/t/6237/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=81
The Complete Streets Act would ensure that future federally funded transportation projects take into account the needs of everyone using the roads – old and young, bicycle riders and drivers, pedestrians and public transportation users.
We are making great progress, but we need your help: Tell your representatives that you value streets designed for all modes – that includes bicycling, as well as walking and taking public transportation.
National Bike Month has been an exciting chance to celebrate and encourage more active transportation. Thanking Secretary LaHood will be a great way to end a landmark month.
Thank you in advance for taking action!
I received a reply from Sherrod Brown: June 1, 2010
Thank you for sharing your support for S.584, the Complete Streets Act of 2009.
As energy costs continue to soar, alternative methods of commuting such as biking should be encouraged. By making our streets safer and more inviting for both pedestrians and bicyclists, we can encourage physical activity, reduce the amount of traffic, and improve our environment.
I appreciate your support for S. 584 and will keep your thoughts in mind as it progresses through the Senate. Thank you again for writing.
Sincerely,
Sherrod Brown
United States Senator