VICTORY! Threat to Trail Funding Defeated!
On Tuesday, Sept. 13, we notified our email list about a dangerous attack on the funding source that allows communities to build trail, walking and bicycling projects. After tens of thousands responded from around the country, the amendment was withdrawn. Read our email from Friday, Sept. 16, announcing victory, now.
How well do you know...
Tell us how well you know your decision-makers. This knowledge is crucial as RTC plans political campaigns to ensure a future for trails, walking and bicycling across America.
Write a letter to the editor
Getting a letter to the editor printed in your newspaper is a great way to communicate the need for more walking and biking to your community and decision-makers.
Burn Calories, Not Carbon!™
Commit to walking the walk. Take the pledge now.
AAA Petition [December 2010]
In the fall and early winter of 2010, RTC led a national campaign calling on the American Automobile Association (AAA) to disavow calls by one of its chapter leaders to effectively eliminate funding for trails, walking and bicycling. Watch videos, see pictures and read about the petition delivery, including the names of more than 51,000 Americans!
Did your state gut its TE program? [August 2010]
On August 13 2010, states were mandated to cut from their transportation budgets. Some states cut proportionately across all programs, while others gutted their TE programs. (TE is the nation's largest funding source for trails, walking and bicycling.) Find out how your state made its decisions now!
Did your senators defend or attack TE? [September 2009]
On Wed. Sept. 16, 2009, the U.S. Senate voted on an amendment that would have eliminted a set-aside for Transportation Enhancements (TE), the nation's largest funding source for trails, walking and bicycling. Find out how your senators voted, and provide their offices with feedback, now.
Speak up for Active Transportation [May 2009]
United States representatives have the opportunity to voice their support for trails, walking and biking in the upcoming federal transportation bill. Encourage your representative to do so now!
Florida residents: Florida's nationally renowned trails program threatened. [March 2009]
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced cuts to the state's Office of Greenways and Trails, effectively eliminating this nationally renowned program. RTC supporters spoke up to save Florida's outstanding trail system.
Billions for green jobs and green transportation [February 2009]
Sign the petition to the president-elect and key congressional leaders, encouraging them to spend transportation dollars on important bicycle and pedestrian projects.
Ask your governor to protect active transportation funding: [March 2008]
Residents of certain states were encouraged to write their governors and ask that balance be restored to state transportation funding.
This action applied only to residents of the following states:
| Alabama |
Alaska |
Arkansas |
| Colorado |
Connecticut |
Florida |
| Hawaii |
Idaho |
Illinois |
| Louisiana |
Maine |
Massachusetts |
| Michigan |
Nebraska |
Nevada |
| New Jersey |
New Mexico |
North Carolina |
| North Dakota |
Ohio |
Oklahoma |
| Oregon |
South Dakota |
Texas |
| Utah |
Washington |
Wisconsin |
Florida Residents: [September 2007]
Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) recently voted to eliminate trail funding. Tell him that Florida needs more, not less, funding for its trail systems.
California Residents: [September 2007]
Encourage Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign SB 669, authorizing a study to begin the planning of a 2,200-mile multi-use trail network on the levees of the Central Valley.
Missouri Residents: [September 2007]
Thank Sen. Kit Bond (R-Mo.) for speaking up for bike path funding.
Washington Residents: [September 2007]
Thank Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) for speaking up for bike path funding.
Illinois Residents: [September, 2007]
Thank Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) for speaking up for bike path funding.
Trails ARE Transportation: [August 2007]
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Peters responds to nationwide concerns, clarifies that trails are, in fact, transportation-related.
Protecting Transportation Enhancements (TE): [March & June 2007]
Read about recent attacks on trails, walking and biking, and your quick reactions to protect funds for these important programs.
Expanding the Katy Trail: [September 2006]
Missouri advocacy efforts strengthen as hope and support grows for a state-wide Katy Trail system to connect Kansas City to St. Louis.
Missouri Alert: Railbanking Threat [July 2006]
