New federal legislation introduced for bike/ped projects funding
by Ann Smith on Apr, 17 2019
The League of American Bicyclists has reported that new legislation has been introduced in the Senate to increase funding under the Transportation Alternatives program (TAP) which apportions federal funds to state governments for bicycle and pedestrian facilities, Safe Routes to School projects, and recreational trails.
Specifically, the bill would make several changes in keeping with recent Federal Highway Transportation funds. The changes to TA would enable local project delivery to be implemented more efficiently and effectively, giving constituents the biggest payoff on the federal investment in TA. The bill will allow states additional necessary flexibility, including the ability to use up to five percent of TA funds for technical and engineering assistance. Technical assistance is critical to strengthen local governments’ capacity to submit strong project applications and implement awards. Other changes would help all communities participate and benefit from the program, including expanding eligibility for smaller Metropolitan Planning Organizations.
Learn more about S.1098 here and take a moment to ask your senators to support the bill that will make biking and walking better in our community.
Reference: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1098
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Saturday, Jul 20
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Brisk Light ride on 7/20
9:00am: Meet at Green Springs Inn in Ashland
63 Miles, Moderate / Brisk (14 - 18+ mph), Mountainous
Contact: Rick Berlet - 541-601-2427
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{"id":2510,"title":"Velo-Melo Ride 7\/20","description":"I will lead a Velo Mello ride on SUNDAY July 21. Meet in Blue Heron Park in Phoenix at 9:00 a.m.<br \/>\r\n24 miles, 1100 ft elevation gain. Avg speed about 10 to 12 mph. Coffee stop at Downtown Coffee in Talent. <br \/>\r\nPlease RSVP. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/28500267\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/28500267<\/a><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nLisa B<br \/>\r\n510 432 3971<br \/>\r\n","start_location":"Meet at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Blue+Heron+Park+in+Phoenix+OR\">Blue Heron Park in Phoenix<\/a>","unprefixed_start_location":"<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Blue+Heron+Park+in+Phoenix+OR\">Blue Heron Park in Phoenix<\/a>","pace":"Mellow (10-13 mph)","terrain":"Some Hills","distance":"24","ride_leader":"Lisa Brill","phone_number":"510-432-3971","email":"lisa4bikes@gmail.com","formatted_time":{"hour":"9","minutes":"00","meridiem":"am"},"time":"9:00am","date":{"timestamp":1563638400,"formatted":"Saturday, Jul 20","midnightTimestamp":1563606000,"dayOfWeek":"Saturday"},"encoded":"{\"id\":2510,\"title\":\"Velo-Melo Ride 7\\\/20\",\"description\":\"I will lead a Velo Mello ride on SUNDAY July 21. Meet in Blue Heron Park in Phoenix at 9:00 a.m.<br \\\/>\\r\\n24 miles, 1100 ft elevation gain. Avg speed about 10 to 12 mph. Coffee stop at Downtown Coffee in Talent. <br \\\/>\\r\\nPlease RSVP. <br \\\/>\\r\\n<br \\\/>\\r\\n<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/ridewithgps.com\\\/routes\\\/28500267\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\\\/\\\/ridewithgps.com\\\/routes\\\/28500267<\\\/a><br \\\/>\\r\\n<br \\\/>\\r\\nLisa B<br \\\/>\\r\\n510 432 3971<br \\\/>\\r\\n\",\"start_location\":\"Meet at <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/maps.google.com\\\/?q=Blue+Heron+Park+in+Phoenix+OR\\\">Blue Heron Park in Phoenix<\\\/a>\",\"unprefixed_start_location\":\"<a target=\\\"_blank\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/maps.google.com\\\/?q=Blue+Heron+Park+in+Phoenix+OR\\\">Blue Heron Park in Phoenix<\\\/a>\",\"pace\":\"Mellow (10-13 mph)\",\"terrain\":\"Some Hills\",\"distance\":\"24\",\"ride_leader\":\"Lisa Brill\",\"phone_number\":\"510-432-3971\",\"email\":\"lisa4bikes@gmail.com\",\"formatted_time\":{\"hour\":\"9\",\"minutes\":\"00\",\"meridiem\":\"am\"},\"time\":\"9:00am\",\"date\":{\"timestamp\":1563638400,\"formatted\":\"Saturday, Jul 20\",\"midnightTimestamp\":1563606000,\"dayOfWeek\":\"Saturday\"}}"}
Velo-Melo Ride 7/20
9:00am: Meet at Blue Heron Park in Phoenix
24 Miles, Mellow (10-13 mph), Some Hills
Contact: Lisa Brill - 510-432-3971
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Velo Slo-Mo Ride 7/20
9:30am: Meet at Railroad Park in Medford
12.5 Miles, Leisurely (7-9 mph), Flat
Contact: Tom S - 541-601-1958
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{"id":674,"title":"Brisk","description":"Brisk rides are for strong riders who want to ride at a brisk *average pace, with occasional sprints, and brisk climbs. The route and starting point will vary - expect some climbing and, in fact, on most days, a lot. Riders should know how to make repairs. Riders are expected to review online and understand the planned route. The Brisk group is NOT a no-drop group, slower riders are discouraged. <br \/>\r\n*Average Speeds \u2013 The speeds listed are average speeds maintained for the entire ride, not the minimum or maximum speeds. To maintain the average ride speed, riders will ride far faster and far slower at times. While not required, a cycle-computer is helpful to judge average speed. In some situations, leaders may feel the conditions justify a slower average minimum speed.","start_location":"Start Location Varies","unprefixed_start_location":"Start Location Varies","pace":"Brisk (>18 mph)","terrain":"Hilly","distance":"50+","ride_leader":"Dennis Cramer","phone_number":"541-773-5804 ","email":"scramer5804@charter.net","time":"Start time Varies","date":{"timestamp":1563692340,"formatted":"Saturday, Jul 20","midnightTimestamp":1563606000,"dayOfWeek":"Saturday"}}
Brisk
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
50+ Miles, Brisk (>18 mph), Hilly
Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
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Monday, Jul 22
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{"id":676,"title":"Monday Coffee Ride","description":"The ride includes moderate to brisk riders who travel along a fairly flat route from Phoenix to Jacksonville. The route includes mostly lower volume roads without shoulders or those with moderate traffic with moderately wide shoulders. The exception is on ODOT's OR238 (i.e. Hanley Road) where there are no shoulders and the volumes are moderate. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/19152561\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/19152561<\/a><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n","start_location":"Meet at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?daddr=42.265191,-122.818502&hl=en&sll=42.264848,-122.817122&sspn=0.004183,0.005686&t=h&mra=mift&mrsp=1&sz=18&z=17\">Colver Park in Phoenix<\/a>","unprefixed_start_location":"<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?daddr=42.265191,-122.818502&hl=en&sll=42.264848,-122.817122&sspn=0.004183,0.005686&t=h&mra=mift&mrsp=1&sz=18&z=17\">Colver Park in Phoenix<\/a>","pace":"Moderate \/ Brisk (14 - 18+ mph)","terrain":"Some Hills","distance":"25-30","ride_leader":"Dennis Cramer","phone_number":" 541-773-5804","email":"scramer5804@charter.net","formatted_time":{"hour":"9","minutes":"30","meridiem":"am"},"time":"9:30am","date":{"timestamp":1563813000,"formatted":"Monday, Jul 22","midnightTimestamp":1563778800,"dayOfWeek":"Monday"}}
Monday Coffee Ride
9:30am: Meet at Colver Park in Phoenix
25-30 Miles, Moderate / Brisk (14 - 18+ mph), Some Hills
Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
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