Re: RC: [Fwd: Fw: Action Alert - Bike-Ped Bills to Governor]

[hikryrdg <hikryrdg@evansville.net>]

  Ridecampers,  I think Connie Berto is out of the country. Can anyone out
there in California land tell me where horses 
fit into the scheme of things with this bill?  Jerry Fruth Chairman, AERC
Trails Committee

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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <mailto:lcohen@transact.org>Laura Cohen 
> To: <mailto:lcohen@transact.org>Laura Cohen 
> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 2:57 PM
> Subject: Action Alert - Bike-Ped Bills to Governor
>
>
> UPDATE & ACTION ALERT 
>
> From Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
>
> Success! Legislature sends bike, pedestrian and 
>
> Transportation enhancements bills to governor  
>
> Responding to an unprecedented groundswell of support, the Legislature
> approved four bills that will significantly improve walking, bicycling and
> the transportation environment.  They are now awaiting signature by the
> Governor.  The bills are:
>
> 1. SB 1809, the Balanced Transportation for Livable Communities Act,
sponsored
> by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, improves community livability by creating
> more transportation choices, preserving community character and reducing the
> adverse environmental impacts of roads and highways.  It funds bike &
> pedestrian facilities and safety education, preservation of open space, and
> rehabilitation of historic train depots.
>
> 2. SB 1629, the Good Roads bill, sponsored by CBC and CABO, requires
> accommodation for bicyclists and pedestrians on certain new road
> construction, to increase safety and encourage more use of these alternative
> modes. 
>
> 3. SB 1772 increases funding in the Bicycle Transportation Account to $12
> million per year, and funds bike lanes, trails, and fixes poorly designed
> roads.
>
> 4. AB 2522, California's Pedestrian Safety Act of 2000, will improve
> pedestrian rights and safety by increasing motorist fines and
establishing an
> $8 million pedestrian safety fund for local government grants
>
> This is the final lap, and if you have not already sent a letter to the
> Governor, now is the time!  We are up against some tough opposition,
including
> the Governor's Department of Finance, and we need a dramatic show of
> support.  Letters from organizations, local officials, and businesses are
the
> most influential.
>
> DEADLINE:  the Governor has until September 30 to sign or veto all
> legislation, but YOUR LETTERS SHOULD BE IN BY SEPTEMBER 9 to have an
impact. 
> The sooner, the better.
>
> We are grateful to all of you for your dedicated support.  Please help us
> cross the finish line!  THANK YOU!! 
>
> Laura Cohen 
> California Policy Director 
> Rails-to-Trails Conservancy 
> 26 O'Farrell Street, Suite 400 
> San Francisco, CA  94108 
> ph: 415-397-2220 
> fax: 415-397-2228 
>
> SAMPLE SUPPORT LETTER 
>
> Governor Gray Davis 
> State Capitol 
> Sacramento, CA  95814   
>
> RE: SB 1809; SB 1629; SB 1772; AB 2522 - SUPPORT                By fax:
> 916-445-4633 
>
> Dear Governor Davis: 
>
> We are writing in support of SB 1809, the Balanced Transportation for
Livable
> Communities Act, SB 1629, the Good Roads bill, SB 1772, Bicycle
> Transportation Account, and AB 2522, California's Pedestrian Safety Act.
>
> We support the goals of these bill which are [EMPHASIZE  THE AREAS THAT ARE
> MOST RELEVANT TO YOUR GROUP OR DISTRICT: 
> -- to improve community quality of life by creating more transportation
> choices; 
> -- create more options for biking and walking, especially for children,
> seniors, and those who don't own cars; 
> -- reduce the environmental damage caused by roads and highways; 
> -- improve access to transit by bicyclists and pedestrians; 
> -- preserve community character; 
> --  support local business by revitalizing downtown pedestrian
streetscapes; 
> -- improve bike and pedestrian safety 
>
> This legislation will help us fund valuable, community-oriented projects
here
> in our City, such as the X project [INSERT DESCRIPTION OF A PROJECT THAT DID
> OR COULD RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THESE BILLS].
>
> In creating your Transportation Congestion Relief Plan, you and the
> Legislature have recognized that improving the transportation for all users
> is a top priority this year.  These bills will be important complements to
> the TCRP as they provide funding for bike and pedestrian facilities and
> safety programs, which were not addressed in the TCRP.  
>
> The solution to increasing mobility, while reducing gridlock and
> environmental pollution, has to be a diverse strategy designed to give
> travelers multiple options. California needs a balanced portfolio of
> transportation investments.
>
>         
> We respectfully request that you sign these four urgently needed measures
> into law.  Thank you for your consideration. 
>
> Sincerely, 
>
> [Please bcc: Laura Cohen, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (fax: 415-397-2228)] 
>
>