Walking and Biking are Hurt by Lack of National Leadership: Report
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Biking and walking have leveled off and are becoming more dangerous. The federal government and states aren't doing enough.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Mississippi
For Children New to Obamacare, Transportation May Be a Barrier
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As more provisions of the Affordable Care Act take effect, children across America whose access to health care has been limited by lack of insurance stand to benefit. But transportation to medical appointments could be a major obstacle that will reduce the impact of Obamacare, according to a letter from children’s health experts printed this […]
Cardin-Cochran Amendment Would Boost Local Control of Bike-Ped Funding
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We mentioned it briefly last week, but the amendment to the Senate transportation bill from Maryland Democrat Ben Cardin and Mississippi Republican Thad Cochran is a critical one to track. The amendment would give local governments, rather than state DOTs, access to most federal bike-ped funding. The way the Senate transportation bill, MAP-21, is currently […]