Policy/Government | Safe Routes Partnership

Submitted on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 14:23 by margo pedroso

Rescissions Hang Over the Transportation Alternatives Program

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"But How Will We Pay For It?" Active Transportation Funding Mechanisms: Municipal Bonds 101

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Submitted on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 13:10 by margo pedroso

Transportation Heats Up in the Senate

While the current FAST Act won’t expire until September 2020, it takes a lot of time for Congress to hold hearings, negotiate, come up with bills, find funding, and get them passed and signed into law. Past transportation reauthorization bills have been plagued by delays and extensions, but the Senate in particular is off to a fast start this year.

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Promoting Shared Use

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Submitted on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 13:13 by margo pedroso

Congressional Leaders Speak Out on Safe Routes, Biking, and Walking

While much of the attention in January here in DC has been focused on resolving the standoff over the government shutdown, Congress has also been getting organized – welcoming new members, deciding committee leadership and assignments, and staffing up.

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Submitted on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 16:20 by margo pedroso

2018 Election Results: What Do They Mean for Active Transportation?

As the media has fully covered, the November elections resulted in Democrats getting the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and Republicans retaining their majority in the Senate. That means we have a divided Congress and compromise will be needed for any legislation to move forward.