US Department of Transportation Secretary has the authority to withhold approval for projects that would negatively impact pedestrians and bicyclists and recommends “considering walking and bicycling as equals with other transportation modes.” USDOT further says, “Transportation agencies should find ways to make facility improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists during resurfacing and other maintenance projects. (This is called sustainable or green transportation.)
They actually think that we cannot connect the dots!
Take a look here:
http://www.walkinginfo.org/international/pbic_international_resources.pdf
That link was found under International Resources on this site.
“Transportation Excellence for the 21st Century (TEX-21) is a non-profit multi-state transportation organization comprised of city and county officials, both elected and appointed, with private interests dedicated to fostering opportunities for enhanced transportation in Texas, Arkansas and beyond.”
Representative David Meeks supports our position on the recent highway bond issue.