FEDERAL POLICY - YOUR HELP NEEDED!
What's Happening on the Hill
A Senate bill was introduced in March by Senator Tom Harkin, and a House bill was introduced on May 1 by Congresswoman Doris Matsui. Your help is needed to build support for both of these bills!
Call or write to your Senator or Representative today! Download the letters below, and be sure to include why this legislation is important for your community. Check the existing policies chart (PDF) to find a local policy to mention.
The Coalition encourages you to ACT! Here are four things you can do:
- Call your in-district office to set up a meeting.
- Call your member in DC and ask to speak to the staffer working on transportation. Talking points (doc) to get you started.
- Fax a letter to your member's office:
- Spread the word! Tell others about this federal action and how their support will make an impact!
The bills were introduced to ensure that all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users as well as children, older individuals, and individuals with disabilities, are able to travel safely and conveniently on streets and highways.
SENATE
On Monday, March 3, 2008, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced Senate bill S. 2686, The Complete Streets Act of 2008. This is a monumental step forward in the complete streets movement, and we hope to get as much support as possible for this bill.
Update 4/30/08: Senator Coleman (R-MN) signs onto the Complete Streets Act of 2008! Senator Durbin and Senator Sanders also signed on as co-sponsors.
HOUSE
Congresswoman Doris Matsui introduced complete streets legislation, the "Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2008", HR5951 on May 1, and it isn't too early to start drumming up support for this bill.
Contact your representative today! Call their office, set up a meeting, or fax in a letter of support (doc).
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