Randy Dreiling

This effects bikes BIG TIME!
Can you rep's asap!
Thanks
Randy Dreiling

This is an urgent action alert. Late last evening, we received word that Senators McCain (R-AZ) and Coburn (R-OK) introduced amendments to the 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill (H.R.3288) that directly threaten the protection and establishment of trails, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and habitat connectivity projects. A significant amount of funding for trails comes from this bill - and the following amendments are a direct threat to our hiking experience:
Amendment 2370 would prohibit the use of federal funds for pedestrian/bicycle facilities and trails, maintenance of habitat connectivity, and other projects important to hikers if the Highway Trust Fund cannot cover unfunded highway authorizations.

Amendment 2371 would allow states to eliminate spending on a federal program called Transportation Enhancements, one of the largest funding sources for trails. Congress currently sets aside a portion of federal funds for Transportation Enhancements to support these projects in all states.

To read these amendments, click HERE .
Time is of the essence! Click HERE to find your Senator's phone number and take a moment to call their office. Identify yourself as a constituent, and respectfully request that the Senator VOTE NO on Amendments 2370 and 2371 on the 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill (H.R.3288).
In advance, thank you for your swift action to protect trails!