Deadline Approaching to Support Increased Funding for Bike Projects
Two critical transportation funding processes are drawing to a close on November 30th and December 1st. The next week is the last opportunity for folks to show their support for biking improvements around the metro area and statewide.
Every two years Metro allocates flexible regional transportation funds. Every two years the BTA works with Metro and citizens to increase the number and quality of bike projects that receive funding.
Here the Bike Projects that made the first cut list…. Support them!
PORTLAND
1) 50’s Bicycle Boulevard
2) 70’S Bicycle Boulevard
3) East Burnside: Third to 14th avenues
4) Cully Boulevard: Northeast Prescott to Killingsworth
5) Sullivan’s Gulch Trail Study: Esplanade to 122nd Avenue
CLACKAMAS COUNTY
6) Milwaukie to Lake Oswego Trail
7) Trolley Trail: Arista Street – Glen Echo
WASHINGTON COUNTY 
East Baseline Street, Cornelius: 10th to 19th avenues – Cornelius
9) Fanno Creek Trail: Hall Boulevard crossing study – Beaverton Area
10) Rock Creek path: Orchard Park to Northwest Wilkins – Hillsboro
11) West Side Corridor Trail Study
HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Here are the three primary messages the BTA is pushing:
• People prefer low-traffic Bicycle Boulevards and Paths
• Bicycling Reduces Congestion
• Bicycle projects are Good for the Economy
EMAIL COMMENTS trans@metro.dst.or.us
FAX (503) 797-1949
PHONE (503) 797-1900
MAIL Ted Leybold,
Metro Planning Dept.,
600 NE Grand Ave.,
Portland, OR 97232
Comments must be submitted by December 1, 2006
Every two years the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) selects a set of Transportation Enhancement (TE) projects. The TE program is Oregon’s primary source for off-street bike trail funding. This time, ODOT has $11 million for two years.
This popular program is very competitive. Bike trails compete against other non-highway projects. You can help push for a great project in your community and increase the overall number of trails funded through the program.
Below is the information needed to make comments:
EMAIL COMMENTS Patricia Fisher patricia.r.fisher@odot.state.or.us
WRITE A LETTER Patricia R. Fisher
ODOT Transportation Enhancement Program
355 Capitol St NE #326,
Salem, OR 97301
LETTER TEMPLATE
Dear Patricia Fisher / TE Selection Committee:
I am writing to express my strong support for the Transportation Enhancements program in Oregon. As a bicyclist and walker, I recognize that the TE program is a primary funding source for great multiuse trail and bicycle projects statewide.
I believe that the popular TE program should work towards completing a statewide network of multiuse paths, scenic bikeways, and bicycle boulevards by committing the majority of the program to these purposes. As you know, trails and bicycling are great for spurring tourism, economic and downtown redevelopment. Bicycling is also a healthy, safe, convenient, and affordable way for people of all ages to travel.
I also writing to support project “X.� This project is a cost effective way to achieve the following goals:
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Thank you for your consideration.
Yours truly,
The public comment period closes on November 30, 2006 and final project selection will take place in January 2007.
For More Information Contact
Scott Bricker, BTA Policy Director
scott@bta4bikes.org
503.757.8342
