Matthew Wolpert
For those of you that haven't seent this already but are interested in
speaking up (by Thursday) for bike funding in Portland....
A trail in Sullivan's Gulch? How cool would that be!
-Matthew
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From: Scott Bricker
Date: Nov 13, 2006 3:12 PM
Subject: BTA ACTION ALERT: Get Portland Bicycle Projects Funded!
To: Scott Bricker
TO: Portland Residents
ACTION ALERT Support Funding for Local Bicycle Projects today!
The BTA is working to increase funding for bicycle projects using two
transportation sources.
But to be successful, we need citizens like YOU to speak up at public
hearings and by sending in your comments in support of these projects!
1. Metro MTIP Funding
Every two years Metro allocates a small pot of flexible transportation
funds known as "MTIP" funds. You can help increase the number and
quality of bike projects that receive funding.
Preferred Portland Projects
50's Bicycle Boulevard
70'S Bicycle Boulevard
East Burnside: Third to 14th avenues
Sullivan's Gulch Trail Study: Esplanade to 122nd Avenue
2. ODOT TE Funding
Every two years the Oregon Department of Transportation allocates
federal transportation dollars. This year ODOT has $11 million in
flexible Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds.
Portland Projects
20's Bicycle Boulevard
Springwater Trail final piece
Rose Quarter Transit Center bike lanes
Columbia Slough Trail N Portland Rd. to N. Marine Dr.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
You can provide public testimony on both programs to increase funding
for bicycle projects.
THURSDAY Public Hearing: testify in support!
November 16, 5 p.m.
Metro Regional Center, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland
OR
EMAIL COMMENTS
MTIP Funds - trans@metro.dst.or.us
TE Funds patricia.r.fisher@odot.state.or.us
For More Information, see the BTA Blog
MTIP Funds
http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2006/11/02/action-%e2%80%93-increase-
funding-for-bike-projects/
TE Funds
http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2006/11/08/statewide-action-%e2%80%93-
support-your-favorite-bike-trail/
QUESTIONS?
Scott Bricker, BTA Policy Director
scott@bta4bikes.org
503.226.0676 x 14