Federal funding for active transportation projects is at risk of being revoked. Without this funding, many projects (even those already approved or in progress) will stop immediately.

You can help. Tell the Federal Department of Transportation not to freeze these critical transportation funds.

What projects would be at risk in Vermont?

The bike-pedestrian bridge over I-89 in South Burlington. This bridge would provide a safe crossing for people walking, biking, and rolling and reduce conflicts with car traffic. It would better connect the neighborhoods, businesses, and schools, in turn boosting economic growth in the new South Burlington city center and promoting a healthier, more environmentally friendly transportation option.

The Federal Street multimodal connector in St. Albans. This connector would improve safety for people walking, biking, and rolling along a busy corridor which is also the main route to school for many children. It would help to connect the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail to the city center, encouraging visitors to not just pass through but to spend their time and money here. It would provide safer and more convenient travel for underserved populations who may not have access to a personal car and rely on active transportation.

And many more. These projects are important to make Vermont safe for anyone who walks, bikes, or rolls on our roads. We need federal funding to make them happen.

Some better news from the Capital: last week, Local Motion’s Executive Director Christina Erickson visited D.C. for the National Bicycle Summit alongside many other advocates for active transportation.

While there, this federal funding situation began to come to light. Even so, there was a lot of positivity, inspiration to take action, and shared joy through bikes.

Read her key takeaways from the Summit:

Photo courtesy of the League of American Bicyclists.