Advocacy

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It all comes down to making our voices heard, whether at the local, state or federal government level.

Federal, state and local government policies and programs affect our choices and how we live on a day-to day basis -- and in this case, whether active transportation like walking and cycling are feasible, safe, attractive choices, or not.

Our priorities for 2012-2013 include:
  • Full implementation of the complete streets law at the state level
  • Statewide implementation of a Share the Road campaign
  • Encouraging cycling through our statewide Bike to Work campaign and Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour
  • Passage of a Vulnerable Users Bill

Some of our prior advocacy work includes:
  • We promoted the passage of 2008 legislation requiring motorists to provide a safe distance of at least 3 feet when overtaking a cyclist.
  • in 2009 we promoted the passage of Complete Streets legislation and the formation of a statewide Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board.  
  • We will continue to advance legislation to protect "vulnerable users" of the roadways, which had support but was not brought to a vote in 2012. 
  • While federal transportation funding programs have been in flux, we provided updates to our members and urge them to contact their elected officials.
  • Additionally, we work at the state agency level with our Departments of Transportation, Energy & Environmental Protection, and Economic & Community Development to advance the interests of our growing ranks of cyclists and pedestrians.
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