A2 City Council: Stop raiding the non-motorized transportation budget!

The Issue

In 2003, in an effort to become one of Michigan's most bike-friendly cities, Ann Arbor City Council dedicated 5% of its "Act 51" funds (funding from the Michigan Transportation Fund) to non-motorized transportation improvements. This funding is the only source of dedicated non-motorized transportation funding for the City of Ann Arbor. It has been used to build bike lanes, install pedestrian crosswalk signage, and educate cyclists on the rules of the road, among other activities. City Council has cut this funding to 2.5%  and has chosen not to restore this funding to the past level of 5% this year. 

We need you to tell City Council that this policy decision is not acceptable!

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Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition (WBWC)Petition StarterOur Mission: To make Washtenaw County a national leader in bicycling and walking by improving facilities, policies, and community support through advocacy and education. Our Vision: We envision a day when bicycling and walking are safe, comfortable, convenient, and commonplace for everyone in our community.
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The Issue

In 2003, in an effort to become one of Michigan's most bike-friendly cities, Ann Arbor City Council dedicated 5% of its "Act 51" funds (funding from the Michigan Transportation Fund) to non-motorized transportation improvements. This funding is the only source of dedicated non-motorized transportation funding for the City of Ann Arbor. It has been used to build bike lanes, install pedestrian crosswalk signage, and educate cyclists on the rules of the road, among other activities. City Council has cut this funding to 2.5%  and has chosen not to restore this funding to the past level of 5% this year. 

We need you to tell City Council that this policy decision is not acceptable!

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Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition (WBWC)Petition StarterOur Mission: To make Washtenaw County a national leader in bicycling and walking by improving facilities, policies, and community support through advocacy and education. Our Vision: We envision a day when bicycling and walking are safe, comfortable, convenient, and commonplace for everyone in our community.

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The Decision Makers

Sabra Briere
Sabra Briere
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This survey raised several issues - including a set of questions on the current funding for alternative transportation at the City. I've received a funding report that was intended to be a supporting document to the Alternative Transportation Plan; I'll be happy to share this and any other documents I can find that provide information on current funding - from any source - and future plans.
Steve Powers
Steve Powers
John Hieftje
John Hieftje
Mike Anglin
Mike Anglin
Chuck Warpehoski
Chuck Warpehoski
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