Finding a place for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in the next transportation bill

U.S.

Protect funding for active transportation

As you probably know, there are efforts are underway by the new leadership in the U.S. Congress to pare down federal spending.

National Commission Calls For Gas Tax Increase

Yesterday a bi-partisan national commission called for increasing the federal gasoline tax by 15 cents a ga

Thanks Congress

Wednesday, the U.S. Senate approved a one year extension to the surface transportation authorization. They also approved transfers of money to keep the Highway/Transit Fund solvent.

New Livable Communities Task Force

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) recently announced the creation of a new Livable Communities Task Force in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep.

Climate Change Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate

Yesterday, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced a climate change bill.

Federal Funding for Active Transportation Protected

Thanks to the efforts of Active Trans members and our national partners, federal funding for active transportation was protected today.

Congressional Update

After our successful spring Illinois legislative session, the focus has switched to Washington, DC.

Transportation Bill

Support the Safe Routes to School Reauthorization Bill

On May 21, 2009, Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA), Richard Burr (R-NC) , Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Susan Collins (R-ME) joined together to introduce the Safe Routes to School Progr

5th Congressional Race

On March 3, a special primary election will be held to fill the 5th Congressional District seat vacated by Rahm Emanuel (now White House Chief of Staff).