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May 27th, 2005, 05:21 PM
Every six years, Congress reviews and reauthorizes the nation's transportation programs. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is just a portion of this behemoth bill, but it's vital for mountain bikers. That's why IMBA urges cyclists to take immediate action to protect the higher-funded House version of the program.
You can help by sending a letter to your U.S. Representatives with this
easy-to-use form:
http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/05_05/05_20_rtp_letter.html
How much does your state stand to gain? Here are a few examples:
* In Massachusetts, the difference between the House and Senate version is $2.6 million, enough to build 260 miles of new trails
* In Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire, the difference is about $2 million per state, totalling roughly 1,000 miles of new trails accross New England!
* In short, all 50 states would see massive reductions in funds for trails and trail-related facilities if the Senate's version prevails.
* The difference totals about $223 million. That could build 17,000 miles of new trails!
See how much money is at stake in your home state: http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/05_05/05_20_rtp_funding.html
Please don't delay! The House and the Senate are in conference to reconcile the differences between the two bills. For the past two years, our lobbying team in Washington have pushed IMBA's message. All of that hard work will pay off if we make one final rally that convinces Congress to preserve and expand trail projects from coast to coast.
You can help by sending a letter to your U.S. Representatives with this
easy-to-use form:
http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/05_05/05_20_rtp_letter.html
How much does your state stand to gain? Here are a few examples:
* In Massachusetts, the difference between the House and Senate version is $2.6 million, enough to build 260 miles of new trails
* In Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire, the difference is about $2 million per state, totalling roughly 1,000 miles of new trails accross New England!
* In short, all 50 states would see massive reductions in funds for trails and trail-related facilities if the Senate's version prevails.
* The difference totals about $223 million. That could build 17,000 miles of new trails!
See how much money is at stake in your home state: http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/05_05/05_20_rtp_funding.html
Please don't delay! The House and the Senate are in conference to reconcile the differences between the two bills. For the past two years, our lobbying team in Washington have pushed IMBA's message. All of that hard work will pay off if we make one final rally that convinces Congress to preserve and expand trail projects from coast to coast.