T. Kenji Sugahara
Also big kudos to Director Garrett of the Oregon Department of
Transportation for stepping up for cyclists and peds.
http://bikeportland.org/2011/04/22/aashto-withdraws-controversial-request-on-bikeped-guidelines-51957
However, the pressure must be continued on the organization. From the
interview with bikeportland it seems that they have not abandoned the
idea of weakening requirements to give due consideration to the needs
of bikes and peds.
On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 7:46 PM, Randy Dreiling wrote:
> Passing this on. It does pay to voice your concerns.
>
>
> Thank you to the thousands of you who contacted the director of your state
> transportation agency regarding last week’s action alert. Your voice has been
> heard loud and clear. Due to your combined efforts, the American Association of
> State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has withdrawn their
> recommendation to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to weaken the
> requirements for states to give “due consideration” to the needs of bicyclists
> and pedestrians when constructing roadways. The League of American Bicyclists,
> the National Center for Biking and Walking, and America Bikes will be meeting
> with AASHTO officials next month to discuss this and other important issues.
>
> If you haven't already, please take action to ensure that state transportation
> agencies do not gut important bike funding. Visit our Advocacy Center and ask
> your Governor to rescind federal transportation dollars proportionally across
> all programs.
>
> You can follow progress on these and other campaigns at bikeleague.org/blog.
> Thanks again for your support.
>
>
> Randy Dreiling
> Owner - Oregon Adventures www.oregon-adventures.com
> Promoter - Mt Bike Oregon www.mtbikeoregon.com
>
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Kenji Sugahara
Executive Director
Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
Phone: 503-278-5550
http://www.obra.org