US DOT Lahood's statement
Fri, 03/19/2010 - 2:25pm | by amrosell
Secretary Lahood at the National Bike Summit. This picture © J. Maus of Bike Portland. Visit the Bike Portland Flickr stream.
Worth the read - from US DOT Secretary Lahood's blog (!):
To set this approach in motion, we have formulated key recommendations for state DOTs and communities:
- Treat walking and bicycling as equals with other transportation modes.
- Ensure convenient access for people of all ages and abilities.
- Go beyond minimum design standards.
- Collect data on walking and biking trips.
- Set a mode share target for walking and bicycling.
- Protect sidewalks and shared-use paths the same way roadways are protected (for example, snow removal)
- Improve nonmotorized facilities during maintenance projects.
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