[DVBC] Washington Summit/ your input requested

[Chaga, Debra]

David,
 
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to provide input.  In general, I
would like the federal government to realize that cyclists are out there
and the roads should be constructed to allow access.  This country is
not cyclist friendly at all compared to other countries and our
pollution rate shows this.  PA is notorious for little or no shoulders
and I'd like to see that changed.  It would be great if laws would be
enacted that would punish drivers more who injury or run cyclists off
the road.  I understand that in many states this type of offense is
merely a misdemeanor.  I hope your meeting goes well.
 
Debbie


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	Subject: [DVBC] Washington Summit/ your input requested
	
	
	 Dear DVBC.
	 
	A delegation of cycling advocates from the Bicycle Coalition of
Greater Philadelphia will be going to Capitol Hill next Thursday in
order to advise and consult with all the Congressmen and Senators
representing the tri-state area.  I expect our group will be 20 or 30
folks.  We will be supporting an agenda prepared for us by LAB. (I don't
know what that will be yet.) In addition to that we will certainly be
bringing up specific local issues such as bike access to the airport and
combining ECG/Pa route E with that issue, bikes on Amtrack, the future
of public transit in our region (SEPTA),  Bridge access on the Ben
Franklin, Scudder Falls, Comodore Barry, etc.  
	I am asking you all for any input, or concerns to add to our
message to the Federal Government.  
	 
	So far, Dom Zuppo, myself, and possibly Steve Trobovic are the
only ones I'm aware of who are planning to go from our committee.
(Delaware County Cycling Committee)   I made a courtesy call to Joe
Sestak's office to inform him of our visit and requested that if at all
possible, we would like to meet with him personally.  I was told he
definitely will be in Washington next Thursday. He is definitely
involved in the airport issue, and may be able to give us more help with
the DRPA.  I have a lot of hope about working with our freshman
representative who has asked his constituants for their input.
Transportation is one of his big interests.

		Thank you in advance for your responses.
		 
		David Bennett, Chairman DCCC

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