Bicyclists push back against proposed National parks and f

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Bicyclists push back against proposed National parks and f

par Oyez Oyez » Jeu Nov 17, 2011 4:10 pm

[img:400:217]http://www.bikingbis.com/_photos/SidepathYosemite.sized.jpg[/img]Here we are in the second decade of the 21st century, and bicyclists are forced to petition their Senators to retain their legal rights to the road.

The draft Senate transportation authorization bill, perhaps misnamed "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act," includes a provision that bans bicycle riders from park roads if there is a trail nearby.

What is it with the US Senate and bicycles?

Earlier this fall, two Senators on separate occasions offered amendments that would have removed federal funds for bicycle and pedestrian projects. Those measures ...

Author: Gene Bisbee
Category: Main Page Bicycle Advocacy
Publish Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:30:36 -0800



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