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July 23, 2021by Christian DamianaSimilar to the surface transportation bill, the appropriations bill also contains large quantities of earmarked funding. Read our analysis and learn what was requested by your Member of Congress.
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July 16, 2021by Caron WhitakerTell your senators the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework must incorporate key bike safety and infrastructure provisions from BOTH the House and Senate transportation reauthorization bills.
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July 12, 2021by Christian DamianaThe League has been tracking the proposed earmarks and analyzing their projected impact on bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users.
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July 1, 2021by Christian DamianaAs the House version of the transportation reauthorization bill, the INVEST in America Act is widely regarded as essential legislation. Its next step will be a conference committee.
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June 28, 2021by Caron WhitakerThis week, the House of Representatives will be voting on a five-year $715 billion dollar transportation reauthorization bill called the INVEST in America Act.
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June 7, 2021by Caron WhitakerBelow, you'll find the League's statement on the INVEST in America Act, and our detailed analysis of what's in the bill for biking and walking.
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June 1, 2021by Caron WhitakerLast week, DOT released its Fiscal Year 2022 budget request: an advisory document for Congress.
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May 24, 2021by Caron WhitakerWhile we would like to see more emphasis on equity, climate and multimodal efforts, this is a strong, solid bill for bicycling and walking and represents a chance for concrete change.
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May 17, 2021by Ken McLeodThe Covid-19 pandemic has given us examples of short-term improvements in air quality, short-term reallocation of road space, and short-term benefits of physical activity for mental and physical health.
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May 10, 2021by Ken McLeodThis week, we can make our voice heard on the future of the little known, very technical, and vastly influential design guide governing traffic signs and road markings, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.