{"id":4349,"date":"2013-06-27T14:15:35","date_gmt":"2013-06-27T21:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wabikes.org\/?p=4349"},"modified":"2013-06-27T14:18:18","modified_gmt":"2013-06-27T21:18:18","slug":"the-next-24-hours-are-critical-for-bikewalk-infrastructure-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wabikes.org\/index.php\/2013\/06\/27\/the-next-24-hours-are-critical-for-bikewalk-infrastructure-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"The Next 24 Hours Are Critical for Bike\/Walk Infrastructure Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are biking and walking projects worth the price of one gallon of gas per year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This afternoon on a 51-41 vote the state House of Representatives passed a transportation revenue package that invests in safer bike lanes, trails, and sidewalks for Washingtonians.<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s up to the state senate to decide if they will support investments for Washington kids to safely walk and bike to school, and if they will support connecting our neighborhoods for a better future for all of us. With a July 1 deadline, the next 27 hours are critical\u2014this could all be over by Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n

We need you to take action RIGHT AWAY to let the state senate know investments in walking and biking are important for not just people who walk and bike, but for all Washingtonians.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We aren\u2019t asking for much. In the context of a multi-billion-dollar transportation package, at $323 million for biking and walking projects over the course of 12 years the state of Washington would invest $3.90 per Washingtonian per year <\/strong>on bike\/walk infrastructure for safer streets and greater connectivity\u2014roughly the cost of a 16-ounce latte or a gallon of gas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This vote represents the last step to ensure that $323 million will be spent on projects that improve your neighborhoods, improve safety, and spur economic development in cities across Washington. Gov. Inslee has already expressed his strong support for this investment.<\/p>\n

Please contact your state senator today<\/strong> to let him\/her know you support safer streets for all Washingtonians and you support the investments in walking and biking at the levels in the House transportation package.<\/p>\n

The message is simple: Vote yes on HB 1954 for transportation funding and protect the bike\/walk funding.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact your legislator.<\/strong><\/p>\n

By phone:<\/strong>\u00a0Call 1-800-562-6000. The operator will route your message to your senator. Your message: I SUPPORT funding biking and walking at the levels in the House transportation revenue package. Vote YES on HB 1954.<\/p>\n

By email:<\/strong> Enter your mailing address on\u00a0the district finder form<\/a>\u00a0(choose Legislative, not Congressional) and follow the instructions on the site to reach a contact form for your state senator.<\/p>\n

Points you can include in your email:<\/p>\n