Support Trail Funding
Once again, Congress is about to vote on a Surface Transportation Bill. And once again, trail funding could be in jeopardy. Sources in Washington D.C. say that there is a sense of urgency to pass this bill. That could be good or it could be bad. As the bill currently stands, it includes funding for programs like the Recreational Trails Program, Transportation Enhancements, and Safe Routes to School. However, if congress is in a hurry to pass the Bill, deals will be made. In the process, some elements of the Bill will likely be cut. There is a certain faction in Congress that would love to see funding cut for everything except highway spending. Some of them have repeatedly stated that they think trails are a waste of money. This includes recreational trails, commuter trails, scenic trails, historical trails and rail-trails.
Please help convince your elected representative to support our nation’s trails, alternative transportation and outdoor recreation. Ask them to hold the line of funding for these important programs and to convince their fellow Congress members to do the same.
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