Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.4722 Active Community Transportation Act of 2010

Sonny Days Ahead: Advocacy Project: Letter to Public Official or ...

2010-12-05T19:00:00Z

The proposed bill, H.R. 4722: Active Community Transportation Act of 2010, is in critical need of being passed. The proposed forms of alternative transportation will have a large impact on reducing the current high rates of air ...

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Sonny Days Ahead: Advocacy Project: Issue Overview

2010-11-21T19:00:00Z

Finding and allowing access to alternative modes of transportation to reduce traffic air-pollution emission. A current legislation proposed to address this concern is H.R. 4722 Active Community Transportation Act of 2010. ...

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Advocacy Project: Healthy People/THOMAS

2010-11-14T19:00:00Z

HR4722 Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 (Introduced in House) Title: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out an active transportation investment program to encourage a mode shift to active transportations ...

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Congressional Candidate Responses to Questions | 02186.MyTownMatters

2010-09-10T20:00:00Z

Do you support H.R. 4722, the “Active Community Transportation Act of 2010″ sponsored by Earl Blumenauer [D-OR3] and 65 others including Stephen Lynch and 6 other Massachusetts Representatives? Representative Lynch: What prompted you to ...

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Congressional Candidate Responses to Questions | Our Westwood

2010-09-09T20:00:00Z

Do you support H.R. 4722, the "Active Community Transportation Act of 2010" sponsored by Earl Blumenauer [D-OR3] and 65 others including Stephen Lynch and 6 other Massachusetts Representatives? Representative Lynch: What prompted you to ...

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Action Alert: One Last Congressman Needs To Hear From You! @ MassBike

2010-09-08T20:00:00Z

Neal is your Congressman, please call his office at 202-225-5601 and ask him to co-sponsor the Active Community Transportation Act (H.R. 4722) introduced by Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon. When you call, you can use these talking ...

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Bikerumor » Take Action! Support H.R. 4722, The Active Community ...

2010-09-06T20:00:00Z

All the best cycling news, tech, rumors and reviews with coverage of the bicycle industry, road bikes, mountain bikes, 29ers, commuters, fixed gear, bmx, cyclocross, triathlon and more. We interview, test and review the best the cycling ...

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Omaha Bikes: Blog Worthy Back Log!!

2010-09-01T20:00:00Z

Speaking of asking our congressional representatives to support cycling, we received an alert from the League of American Bicyclists this week, asking us to contact Lee Terry and ask him to support H.R. 4722, the Active Community ...

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WalkBikeJersey Blog: LAB Supports 21st Century Transportation ...

2010-08-31T20:00:00Z

Thank you in advance for your help in adding your Representative to the list of co-sponsors. Also, if your Member has already signed on please just take a moment to send them a note thanking them for co-sponsoring H.R. 4722. ...

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ALERT: Active Community Act in Congress - cosponsors needed

2010-08-29T20:00:00Z

Congressman Russ Carnahan with his bicycle. Carnahan is a sponsor of the Active Community Act. The League of American Bicyclists sent the following alert: Support HR 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act ...

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Active Community Transportation Act 2010 Bill # HR4722

2010-08-29T20:00:00Z

"The Active Transportation Fund Act of 2010 establishes a competitive grant program within the Department of Transportation. The competitive grant program provides concentrated funding for communities to create active transportation ...

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Parks and Trail, NY Newsletter

2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

Congressional co-sponsors needed for active transportation funding Urge your Congressional representative to co-sponsor the Active Community Transportation (ACT) Act of 2010, HR 4722, a transformative piece of legislation that would be ...

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Federal bike-ped funding needs your support

2010-08-01T20:00:00Z

Urge your Congressional representative to co-sponsor the Active Community Transportation (ACT) Act of 2010, HR 4722, a transformative piece of legislation that would be included in the federal transportation reauthorization. ...

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Active Communit Transportation « In The Spin

2010-07-20T20:00:00Z

GROUNDBREAKING: U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (Ore.) introduced H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010, in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. ...

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HR 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

Check out this bill in the US House of Representatives to promote development of non-motorized transportation. Here is the Fact Sheet put together by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. ACT fact sheet.

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Support The Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 | CT ...

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

US Representative Earl Blumenauer (Ore.) introduced HR 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010, in the US House of Representatives on.

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S.2747: Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act ...

2010-06-15T20:00:00Z

H.R.4722 Active Community Tran... 2 · H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act ... 2 · H.R.3617 Surface Transportatio... 1 · H.R.3734 Urban Revitalization ... 1 · H.R.1912 Complete America's Gr.. ...

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Bike Delaware News: "...the single most important piece of ...

2010-06-12T20:00:00Z

Blumenauer as H.R. 4722. As of June 8, 2010, it had 58 co-sponsors...all Democrats. Why aren't there any Republican co-sponsors of H.R. 2722 yet? It's hard to say. If your only focus is on moving cars and trucks around as efficiently as ...

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And the Winner Is...

2010-06-10T20:00:00Z

Earl Blumenauer, founder of the Congressional Bike Caucus and author of HR 4722 (the Active Community Transportation Act), selected One Tweet Ride as the grand-prize winner: One Tweet Ride by gojaimie. I don't know why i ...

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Capitol Commentary: Exploring Southwest Virginia

2010-06-07T20:00:00Z

To promote the use of trails for exercise, I have become a cosponsor of H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act. The measure would provide grants to communities that develop trails to encourage a shift to physically active ...

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Say a Little Bike-ku for Me

2010-05-26T20:00:00Z

Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, an avid bicyclist and author of HR 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act, will choose the grand prize winner. A panel of bike happy Sierra Club staffers will select the finalists next week. ...

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Bike-ku

2010-05-12T20:00:00Z

Then Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, an avid bicyclist and author of HR 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act, will choose the grand prize winner. The local community would enjoy reading your entry as well, ...

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From the streets of ice skating...: WooHoo!

2010-05-05T20:00:00Z

Specifically, H.R. 4722 would establish a $2 billion Department of Transportation grant program to provide convenient and safe access to pedestrian and bike facilities. As this bill moves through the legislative process, ...

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Benchmarking Walking and Bicycling in DC - Benchmarking Walking ...

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

Currently, there is a great piece of legislation going through the House titled 'The Active Transportation Community Act (HR 4722).' This bill would establish a $2 billion competitive grant for communities to implement new, safe bicycle ...

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middletowneye: May is here and it is NATIONAL BIKE MONTH!

2010-04-29T20:00:00Z

In March, Congresman Blumenaur introduced H.R. 4722 the Active Community Transportation (ACT) of 2010. It's time for Middletown's politicians to join the fray and become more pro-active on multi-modal transiting options. ...

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Federal Active Transportation Act & Portland Trails – Please Take ...

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

introduced HR 4722, the “Active Community Transportation Act of 2010″ (ACT Act), on the floor of the House of Representatives. You can help the effort by asking our representatives, Chellie Pingree and Mike Michaud, to co-sponsor the ...

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Lobby Congress (Virtually) Tomorrow! $$$ For Biking At Stake ...

2010-04-18T20:00:00Z

10 Mar 2010

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City of Albany, CA : Event Calendar : Council Meeting

2010-04-17T20:00:00Z

2010-18 – A Resolution of the Albany City Council Supporting and Endorsing H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010. 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter supporting and endorsing H.R. 4722. ...

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Friday Fun! New cycling shoes for women - Podium Cafe-贸易中国 ...

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

Recommended FanPosts H.R. 4722: Active Community Transportation Act of 2010. by JFS_PGH 4 days ago. 10 comments | 8 recs. The Ronde "Pick the Podium Contest" - \o/ Gnome included! by Spot of Bother 13 days ago. 254 comments | 5 recs ...

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Friday Fun! New cycling shoes for women - Podium Cafe-贸易中国 ...

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

Bike to work week, bike trails and more Durango bike riding ...

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

introduced H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010, in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Encourage your U.S. representative to co-sponsor the legislation now! For the past several years, ...

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HR 4722: Active Community Transportation Act of 2010

2010-04-09T20:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out an active transportation investment program to encourage a mode shift to active transportation within selected communities by providing safe and convenient options to bicycle and ...

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Bicycle | Take Action

2010-04-08T20:00:00Z

Thank you for contacting me about H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010, introduced by Representative Earl Blumenauer. I strongly agree that we should maximize the opportunities for people to use active ...

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Pacific Sun : Upfront: Riders on the storm

2010-04-07T20:00:00Z

On the day before the big lobbying push, Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, signed on as a co-sponsor to HR 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act. The legislation, if enacted, would create a $2 billion fund available to ...

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Electric Bicyclists Friendly Bill Introduced in Congress « EcoBike ...

2010-04-07T20:00:00Z

If passed, the recently introduced Active Community Transportation Act (H.R. 4722) would create a federal grant program to fund local projects aimed at improving conditions for pedestrians and cyclists. The bill is a response to the ...

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Rock N' Road Cyclery Official Blog: Rock N Road Goes to Washington ...

2010-04-06T20:00:00Z

Also go to congress.gov and senate.gov to find more information on the specific bills that interest you that you want passed. Here are the bills the cycling community currently needs to get passed: · H.R. 4722 · H.R. 1443 · H.R. 4021 ...

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uscyclingreport.com - The Active Community Transportation Act of 2010

2010-04-05T20:00:00Z

has introduced H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010, in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Encourage your U.S. representative to co-sponsor the legislation now! For the past several years, ...

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Caboose to Blog to Trail: Support the Active Community ...

2010-04-05T20:00:00Z

introduced H.R. 4722, the "Active Community Transportation Act of 2010" (ACT Act), on the floor of the House of Representatives! The ACT Act is the direct result of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's (RTC) Campaign for Active Transportation. ...

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Bicyclists Take DC! MassBike Fights For Cycling And You Can Help!

2010-04-03T20:00:00Z

H.R. 4722, The Active Community Transportation Act. Creates a competitive funding program for communities to build active transportation networks to get more people biking and walking. This means more bike paths and bike lanes that ...

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News from the DC Bike Summit

2010-03-31T20:00:00Z

HR 4722, The Active Community Transportation Act. Creates a competitive funding program for communities to build active transportation networks to get more people biking and walking. This means more bike paths and bike lanes that ...

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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION - CANADA: US - The Active Community ...

2010-03-31T20:00:00Z

ASLA (OR), introduced HR 4722, “The Active Community Transportation Act of 2010,” which directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide matching grant funding to communities for the construction of safe and convenient bicycling and ...

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Sierra Club, League of American Bicyclists Supporting USDOT ...

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

The Sierra Club is requesting that people that people ask their representatives to support HR 4722. This piece of legislation was introduced by Oregon representative Earl Blumenauer and is described thus: ...

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Support H.R. 4722 | Eugene S. Wilson

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

HR 4722 is the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010, which has been endorsed by numerous environmental organizations including the Sierra Club. The.

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Feeling Finite . . .: Active Community Transportation Act

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

A new bill just introduced in Congress will jumpstart the process of transforming our transportation infrastructure to make it friendlier to bikers and walkers – the Active Community Transportation Act (H.R. 4722). ...

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On the Trail of the Trail: Greenways and Trails Tidbits

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is supporting H. R. 4722. For more information about this bill and what it does, go here. National Park Service – Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program Click here. ...

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Dividends of the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program || Ride ...

2010-03-27T20:00:00Z

This ties into the second spotlight at the NBS for the NTPP: On March 2, a week prior to the Summit, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation of Act of 2010. The ACT Act calls for “the ...

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30 seconds. two clicks.

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

We at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) have asked you several times over the last few weeks to support HR 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act (ACT Act) of 2010. We've done so because we think that this is quite possibly the ...

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Columbus Rides: The Active Community Transportation Act of 2010

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

Bicyclists Take DC! MassBike Fights For Cycling And You Can Help ...

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

Is US DOT's New Policy for Active Transportation a Good Idea?

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

And by introducing HR 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act, Rep. Earl Blumenauer has demonstrated how this sea change can be reflected in innovative federal policy. At present, 12 percent of trips in the US are taken by walking ...

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Should Bikes And Cars Be Treated Equally? - Transportation Experts

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

And by introducing HR 4722, The Active Community Transportation Act, Rep. Earl Blumenauer has demonstrated how this sea change can be reflected in innovative federal policy. Why is such leadership necessary? ...

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Keith Laughlin responded to Should Bikes And Cars Be Treated ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

National Journal Online -- Transportation Experts -- Should Bikes ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

Help Support Federal Transportation Bill

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

Did you know that 76000 Americans have been hit by cars while ...

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

A new bill was just introduced in Congress would jumpstart the process of transforming our transportation infrastructure to make it friendlier to bikers and walkers – the Active Community Transportation Act (HR 4722). ...

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Building The Hedgepeth House: Voice Your Support for Active ...

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

The ACTA ((H.R. 4722) has similar goals. Visit Transportation For America and fill out the eight line form to voice your support for smart transportation growth that considers bikers and walkers, instead of just automobile traffic. ...

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INDYCOG

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

Interesting legislation to talk about with friends and representatives: HR 4722- The Active Community Transportation Act. http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2010/03/04/take-action-to-support-active-community-transportation-act-act/ ...

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Active Community Transportation Act | Commute by Bike

2010-03-17T20:00:00Z

Uplifting and depressing

2010-03-17T20:00:00Z

And who wouldn't want to cosponsor something named the ACT Act (HR 4722)? The down side? The constant reminder that I am not currently a bike commuter. At the moment, I'ma former bike commuter, a wannabe bike commuter. ...

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Active Community Transportation Act | Commute by Bike

2010-03-17T20:00:00Z

BTA Blog » Blog Archive » BTA speaks for national agenda at Bike ...

2010-03-16T20:00:00Z

ACT Act (HR 4722) • Complete Streets Act of 2009 (S 584, HR 1443) • Safe Routes to School Reauthorization (S 1156) • The Safe Routes to High Schools Act (HR 4021) • Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act (HR 3734) ...

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Take Action: Speak Up for Bike Funding

2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

HR 4722, the Active Community Transportation (ACT) Act of 2010, will create a $2 billion grant program to fund networks for biking and walking that includes creating jobs, reducing traffic congestion, cuting emissions, and promoing ...

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Savannah Bicycle Campaign goes to Washington

2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

HR 4722: The Active Community Transportation Act (ACT Act) establishes a competitive funding program in the surface transportation bill for concentrated investment in communities to complete active transportation networks. ...

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National Bike Summit 2010 | Your voice for Better Biking

2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

H.R. 4722 - The Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 "To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out an active transportation investment program to encourage a mode shift to active transportation within selected ...

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National Bike Summit 2010 | Your voice for Better Biking

2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

Bici Pazza: Crazy about Bicycling: 2010 National Bike Summit: It's ...

2010-03-13T19:00:00Z

In over 450 meetings with their representatives and senators today, the Summit delegates will build support for H.R. 4722 the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010, S. 584/H.R. 1443 – The Complete Streets Act, and S. 1156 The Safe ...

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Eating BBQ iguana… « Nothing to see here. Move along.

2010-03-13T19:00:00Z

Representative Earl Blumenauer just introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, H.R.4722 (http://www.railstotrails.org/ourWork/advocacy/activeTransportation/campaignForActiveTransportation/ACT_act.html). ...

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ACTION ALERT

2010-03-12T19:00:00Z

Last week, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced a groundbreaking new bill to support bicycling and walking: the Active Community Transportation Act (H.R.4722) creates a competitive grant program with $2 Billion to help ...

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Weekend News Wrapup 03/13/10 – 2009 Leaf Program Review, ACT ...

2010-03-12T19:00:00Z

Oregon Representative Earl Blumenauer introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, H.R. 4722, on March 3rd. The bill is also known as the ACT Act is a revolutionary piece of proposed legislation. ...

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Weekly Transportation News Cull

2010-03-11T19:00:00Z

... “A Transportation Focus at the Capitol”, Margaret Donahoe, ED of Minnesota Transportation Alliance; Session Daily: “Trying an Omnibus Transportation Policy Bill Again”; Cyclelicious: Active Community Transportation Act, HR 4722 ...

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Peddling Bicycling At The Capitol

2010-03-11T19:00:00Z

Yesterday, it was 800 of us bicycle types wearing suits and ties and carrying packets of pro-bicycle legislation and leaning on our local Congressional members to support HR 4722 The Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 ...

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SWFBUD: South West Florida Bicycle United Dealers: SWFBUD Goes To ...

2010-03-11T19:00:00Z

Daily News Roundup March 11th – Texas Bicycling « Texbiker.net

2010-03-11T19:00:00Z

The Texas Bicycle Coalition is in Washington DC, with an advocacy group in support of The Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4722). This legislation creates a $2 billion grants program to help communities build bicycling ...

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Summit Attendees Storm the Hill « Bike Monkey Magazine

2010-03-11T19:00:00Z

Attendees asked their senators and representatives to sign on to several key pieces of legislation including the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4722) introduced last week by Rep. Earl Blumenauer. ...

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Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition , Archive » Help Get ...

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

Bike Summit wrap-up

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

We asked them to support the ACT Act, Active Community Transportation Act of 2010, HR 4722; the Complete Streets Act of 2009, HR 1443; Safe Routes to High Schools, HR 4021; and the Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act, ...

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Action Alert from Bike Texas!

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

The Active Community Transportation Act (HR4722) creates a $2 billion grants program to help communities build bicycling and walking networks. For the first time, communities would be able to compete for multi-year funding to build ...

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Help Get Money for Biking: Call Congress Today!

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

From MassBike at the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC - Last week, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced a groundbreaking new bill to support bicycling and walking: the Active Community Transportation Act (HR4722) creates ...

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Call your Congressional representatives TODAY!

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

The Texas Bicycle Coalition is in Washington DC, with an advocacy group in support of The Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 (HR 4722). This legislation creates a $2 billion grants program to help communities build bicycling ...

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Active Community Transportation Act, HR4722

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

US Representative Earl Blumenauer (Ore.) introduced HR 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. If passed, , the US Department of Transportation [...]

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Senator Merkley gets into the ACT

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

... some good news for Oregon advocates — he plans to introduce a bill in the Senate that will act as a companion to House Rep. Earl Blumenauer's Active Community Transportation Act. The ACT Act (HR 4722) would create a competitive [. ...

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National Bike Summit Wants Your Phone Time

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

Earl Blumenaur's Active Community Transportation Act, HR 4722. The bill would fund a grant program that would allow communities to compete for federal funding to improve biking and walking routes. That sort of competitive funding is ...

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Senator Merkley gets into the ACT

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

The ACT Act (HR 4722) would create a competitive grant program to fund active transportation projects to the tune of $400 million a year for five years. Merkley's bill should give the potential legislation a much-needed boost in the ...

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Bicycle Retailer and Industry News

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

Tell Congress to support safe streets for bicyclists today! | East ...

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

Please call your representatives today, March 11th -on the same day that over 700 bicyclists will have in-person meetings in congressional offices- to ask them to co-sponsor H.R.4722: “The Active Community Transportation Act.” Local ...

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Blog - Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling (FABB)

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

It was inspiring to attend the National Bike Summit this week to hear about all the great efforts underway to improve bicycling in the U.S. Jonathan Maus of BikePortland.org was there and his coverage of the event is probably the most ...

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LMB virtual lobby day « Hadrian on a Bicycle

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

Last week, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced a groundbreaking new bill to support bicycling and walking: the Active Community Transportation Act (H.R.4722). This bill creates a competitive grant program with $2 Billion to ...

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Spokes 'n' Folks: Please back active community transportation today

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

It is H.R. 4722. It would set up grants that metro areas could compete for to create local transportation networks with safe and convenient access for bicyclists and walkers. We need this to move away from the car-focused planning of ...

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The Bike Project: Bike legislation

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

A new bill was just introduced in Congress would jumpstart the process of transforming our transportation infrastructure to make it friendlier to bikers and walkers -- the Active Community Transportation Act (H.R. 4722). ...

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EcoVelo » Blog Archive » Transportation for America Call-in

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

Let the staff person answering the phone know your name and where you're calling from – then say, “I'm calling to ask my representative to co-sponsor H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act.” Click here to report your call ...

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Update: National Bike Summit 2010 » Velomuse

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

HR 4722: Active Community Transportation Act (connections to parks, regional networks; pairing recreation and transportation to leverage support for all modes of transportation; walking, cycling -mtb and road- and transit) ...

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Active Community Transportation Act, H.R.4722 » Cyclelicious

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

An appeal to lobby for the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 (HR 4722) introduced March 2 2010 by Rep Earl Blumenauer (Oregon).

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Transportation For America » Join us TODAY for a national call-in ...

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

Monday, we told you about a new bill in Congress from Rep. Earl Blumenauer that would help cities large and small begin to build complete active transportation networks, making it easier and more attractive to get around on foot or on ...

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Tenth National Bike Summit Opens

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

Attendees will visit Capitol Hill to ask their senators and representatives to sign on to several key pieces of legislation including the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 (HR 4722) introduced last week by Rep. ...

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Google adds bicycle directions to maps

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

This addition from Google coincides nicely with US Representative Earl Blumenauer (Ore.) introduction of HR 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 in the US House of Representatives last week.

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Philadelphia Bicycle News: Ask Our Congressional Reps to Support ...

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

Send this letter to your Representative and Senators to ask that they co-sponsor HR 4722 and support Completing the Trail. We'll be joining hundreds of fellow advocacy organizations from around the U.S, speaking up for bicycling on the ...

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Get Off The Couch News: The Active Community Transportation Act of ...

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

introduced H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. For the past several years, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) has been working closely with local, ...

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National Bike Summit 2010 roundup » Cyclelicious

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

Silicon Valley Bicycle Coaltion at the Bike Summit and invites you to participate in an nationwide “Virtual Lobby Day” in support of Active Community Transportation Act, H.R.4722. Examiner: Politicycle: Should your senator be booted ...

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Glendale Safe and Healthy Streets Plan » Contact Congress to ...

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) has introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, H.R.4722. If passed, this bill would create a new $2 Billion Dollar competitive grant program that would fund the creation of biking and ...

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Walk and Bike Berks County: ACT Now!

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

introduced H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Encourage your U.S. representative to co-sponsor the legislation now! ...

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Lobby Congress (Virtually) Tomorrow! $$$ For Biking At Stake ...

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

Active transport advocates converge on Capitol Hill

2010-03-08T19:00:00Z

LMB is also promoting the Virtual Lobby Day Thursday March 11 for those of us who can't make it to DC The effort is to get as many congresspeople to co-sponsor recently introduced bill, HR4722: “The Active Community Transportation Act. ...

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Bicycle Retailer and Industry News

2010-03-08T19:00:00Z

Attendees will visit Capitol Hill to ask their senators and representatives to sign on to several key pieces of legislation including the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4722) introduced last week by Rep. ...

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Active Community Transportation Act Invests in our Future — Dave ...

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

If you would like to see more Federal money spent on local projects to promote and make safer more bicycling and walking, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to be a co-sponsor on HR 4722, the Active.

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National Bike Summit 2010: What we're asking for | Missouri ...

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

Active Community Transportation Act of 2010, H.R. 4722. Provide for a comprehensive program to address bicycle and pedestrian connectivity in our cities and towns; an extension of the successful Nonmotorized Pilot Project program (for ...

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Bill introduced to fund pedestrian improvements

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

HR 4722 would provide $2 billion in grants to improve walking routes across the country. If you're so inclined, Transportation for America is making it easy to contact your representatives to ask them to support this measure.

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Tell Congress: Get America back on its feet with investment in ...

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

We need to back them up: Send a letter to your representative urging them to co-sponsor the Active Community Transportation Act (HR 4722). This bill is a no-brainer. It will make America's roadways safer, create jobs, reduce traffic ...

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Active Community Transportation Act Invests in our Future

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

Coeur d'Alene Pedestrian & Bicycle Blog: Support Rails-to-Trails

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

introduced H.R. 4722, the “Active Community Transportation Act of 2010,” in the House of Representatives—a direct result of your years of campaign activity. The Act would create a $2 billion program to fund dozens of communities around ...

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Where the Sidewalk Starts: Transportation For America: Take Action

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

Earl Blumenauer's Active Community Transportation Act (H.R. 4722). This bill would create a $2 billion competitive grant program to fund safe networks for biking and walking, and it needs your support. You can find more information on ...

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Who Shares Wins: To the Streets

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

introduced H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 in the U.S. House of Represen... 4 days ago. gurēpufurūtsu means grapefruit · take that, winter! - a lady on the train today, ROCKING a spring look: 1 week ago ...

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Wolfger - Twitterpated

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

... 2010 - Dilbert Daily Strip - feedproxy.google.com/~r/DilbertDailyStrip/~3/K3d7wfN2IKo/ bit.ly/b8Y0j2 #; 16:15 Active Community Transportation Act, H.R.4722 - League of Michigan Bicyclists RSS Feed - Representative Earl Blume... ...

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ShareShoreDriveDay.net: Active Community Transportation Act, H.R. ...

2010-03-06T19:00:00Z

Representative Earl Blumenauer introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, H.R.4722, on 3/2/10. This groundbreaking bill creates a competitive grant program with $2 Billion to help communities build bicycling and walking ...

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Activism Alert! @ Bicycle Club @ USF

2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

If you want to see this go through, contact your representative and ask them to c0-sponsor this bill (H.R. 4722, the “Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 — ACT Act”) today! We'll keep an eye on this issue and let you know how it ...

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Activism Alert!

2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

If you want to see this go through, contact your representative and ask them to c0-sponsor this bill (HR 4722, the “Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 — ACT Act”) today! We'll keep an eye on this issue and let you know how it ...

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Who Shares Wins

2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

introduced H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 in the U.S. House of Represen... 2 days ago. gurēpufurūtsu means grapefruit · take that, winter! - a lady on the train today, ROCKING a spring look: 1 week ago ...

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BREAKING NEWS: "Active Community Transportation Act of 2010"

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

... and Bicycling After years of organizing supporters around the country, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is excited to announce that on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, US Rep. Earl Blumenauer (Ore.) introduced HR 4722, the "Active Community.

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Is this how the Boardman Lake Trail will be completed?

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

Active Community Transportation Act, HR4722. The passage of the act would create a $2 billion fund focused on building bicycling and walking networks, and do so through a competitive grant process similar to transit and road ...

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We're Going To DC, And You're Coming With Us! @ MassBike

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

On Thursday, March 11th, while we are visiting Congress in person, we need you to call your own Congressperson and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act, introduced by Congressman Blumenauer. ...

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GEARs | Greater Eugene Area Riders — Active Community ...

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

City of Lynn Concepts: BREAKING NEWS: "Active Community ...

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

National Congressional Lobbying Day | Missouri Bicycle and ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Active Community Transportation - "ACT Act" (House: H.R. 4722) Creates a competitive grant program to invest in major bicycling/walking facilities and programs in targeted cities. Thanks to Senataor Kit Bond, this program was piloted ...

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Take action to support Active Community Transportation (ACT) Act

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Oregon Representative Earl Blumenauer (lifelong Portland resident) introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, HR 4722, on March 3rd. The bill is also known as the ACT Act is a revolutionary piece of proposed legislation. ...

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Active Community Transportation Act

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Representative Earl Blumenauer just introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, HR4722. This groundbreaking bill creates a competitive grant program with $2 Billion to help communities build bicycling and walking networks. ...

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Bill Introduced That Would Fund Bike/Ped Projects

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Yesterday, US Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon introduced HR 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 (or ACT Act) in the US House of Representatives. The bill would establish a competitive active transportation ...

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Bike&Walk Montclair

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Bike Knoxville: Support more funding for bike projects

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (Ore.) introduced H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Encourage your U.S. representative to ...

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SRTC Transportation Blog: Bill Introduced That Would Fund Bike/Ped ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon introduced H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 (or ACT Act) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would establish a competitive active ...

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BikeDenver.org » Alliance for Biking and Walking Call to Action ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

(Wednesday, March 3, 2010, Alliance for Biking and Walking) Representative Earl Blumenauer just introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, H.R.4722. This groundbreaking bill creates a competitive grant program with $2 Billion ...

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The Rails To Trails Conservancy Needs Our Help!

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4722 would enable communities to compete for targeted funds to complete active transportation networks to enable Americans to walk or bike safely and conveniently. With high costs of driving, automobile congestion, ...

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BUILD IT » Talk about funding! Take action to support the ACT Act ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Oregon Representative Earl Blumenauer (lifelong Portland resident) introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, H.R. 4722, on March 3rd. The bill is also known as the ACT Act is a revolutionary piece of proposed legislation. ...

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Active Community Transportation Act, H.R.4722 « Michigan Complete ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Representative Earl Blumenauer just introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, H.R.4722. This groundbreaking bill creates a competitive grant program with $2 billion to help communities build bicycling and walking networks. ...

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The Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 « Environmental ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Best Trails in the Northwest Twitter Tweets about Walking Trails ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

vanhoosear: Please Speak Up 4 Critical Legislation 4 Trails, Walking & Bicycling: H.R. 4722: http://bit.ly/dB1SGu (Michael Capuano is already in). 2010-03-03 · Reply · BooksOntario: Toronto>For Sale>Books>TORONTO RAVINES TRAILS HIKING

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ACT Act Introduced: Virtual Lobby Day March 11 | Virginia ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

uscyclingreport.com - Rails-to-Trails Scores One in US House of ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

ACT Act Introduced: Virtual Lobby Day March 11

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Representative Earl Blumenauer introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, HR4722, on 3/2/10. This groundbreaking bill creates a competitive grant program with $2 Billion to help communities build bicycling and walking networks. ...

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Route 7 Greenway: Active Transportation celebrated a milestone ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Active Community Transportation (ACT) Act of 2010 [H.R. 4722]. This landmark legislation promises to launch a new era of investment in building complete systems of facilities that make it safe and convenient for Americans to choose to ...

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Act now to get Congress to enact the ACT Act

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Yesterday, HR 4722, the"Active Community Transportation Act of 2010"was introduced in the US House of Representatives! Now, your voice is needed to ensure that this legislation becomes reality. Please act now! ...

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SVBC goes to Washington - you can join us from home

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Representative Earl Blumenauer has introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, HR4722, and we need bicycle advocates from across the nation to contact their representatives in support of the bill. ...

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Active Community Transportation Act, HR4722

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Representative Earl Blumenauer just introduced the Active Community Transportation Act, HR4722 (http://www.railstotrails.org/ourWork/advocacy/activeTransportation/campaignForActiveTransportation/ACT_act.html). ...

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H.R.4722: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for HR4722 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out an active transportation investment program to encourage a mode shift to ...

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Speaking up for active transportation | Green Mobility Network

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Earl Blumenauer on Tuesday as H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010. The bill calls for concentrated investment at the community level through competitive grants administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation ...

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Bike Delaware News: Calling ALL Delawareans - the time to ACT is now!

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Alan Snel's Bicycle Stories and Other Misadventures on the Road of ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Groundbreaking ACTion on Active Transportation in Congress - RTC ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Just e-mailed my Congressman « My five-minute commute

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Please co-sponsor H.R. 4722, the “Active Community Transportation Act of 2010,” recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. In the Miami Valley, we have a strong foundation of rail trails on which we can build to make our ...

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Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 « In The Spin

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Yesterday, H.R. 4722, the “Active Community Transportation Act of 2010″ was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives! Now, your voice is needed to ensure that this legislation becomes reality. ...

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Spokes 'n' Folks: A bid to redress transportation imbalance

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

The bill, H.R. 4722, proposes a contest among localities for grants to complete active transportation networks, with potential grants of $5 million to $15 million per year for up to three years. It's a concept similar to the TIGER ...

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Blumenauer ACTS to Make Active Transportation Safer, Easier, and ...

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

Official website for US Representative Earl Blumenauer, representing the 3rd District of Oregon.

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H.R.4722: Active Community Transportation Act of ... - OpenCongress

2010-03-01T01:00:00Z