With no Complete Streets provision, the just-released House Transportation bill ignores millions of Americans nationwide who want their transportation system to provide safe and convenient choices, such as walking, riding a bike, and catching a bus or train. This failure is in stark contrast to the bipartisan Complete Streets measure included in the Senate’s version of the bill. [Continue Reading "No Complete Streets..."]
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In a major step forward for Complete Streets, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed a federal transportation authorization bill that includes a measure for the safe accommodation of all users in federally-funded street projects. [Continue Reading "Seante Committee..."] On Wednesday, a U.S. Senate committee will vote on a Complete Streets amendment to the proposed federal transportation authorization bill. This is the first time in over six years that our federal representatives will vote on Complete Streets language — and it’s timely, given the recent statistics on roadway safety. [Continue Reading "URGENT: Take..."] The long awaited Senate draft of the roads portion of a federal transportation authorization bill is out. While it makes some nods toward Complete Streets, it does not include a policy. [Continue Reading "MAP-21 and..."] The U.S. Senate appears ready to start talking about a long-term federal transportation authorization bill, and we’re ready to see how well it will promote safety for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or how they choose to travel. [Continue Reading "Senate Poised to..."] The President’s American Jobs Act would make a considerable and welcome investment in transportation infrastructure…but what would it mean for Complete Streets? [Continue Reading "Complete Streets and..."] As major decisions on federal transportation loom, and with Members of Congress back in their districts for August recess, now is a great time to talk to your representatives about all the benefits of Complete Streets and ask them to support the Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2011. [Continue Reading "Now's the Time..."] The newest release of F as in Fat notes the alarming pace of America’s obesity crisis and makes six overarching strategies to bring our waistlines into check, including the recommendation for Complete Streets laws at the state and federal level. Recent news on the impending federal transportation authorization bill, however, indicates that such a recommendation has not yet penetrated the walls of Congress. [Continue Reading "America's Bulging Waistlines…"] On May 5, 2011, Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Steven LaTourette (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2011 into the US House of Representatives. The bill would help ensure safe travel for all Americans, regardless of how they travel. [Continue Reading "Reps Matsui and LaTourette..."] For their efforts to improve the lives of older adults and their families, AARP awarded Representative Doris Matsui and Representative Steven LaTourette with Legislative Leadership awards. The awards recognized both Congress members for championing federal Complete Streets legislation in the 111th Congress. [Continue Reading "Complete Streets Champions..."] |
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