Take Action — Help pass New York State’s ‘Complete Streets’ Bill (Comments: 2)
Author: Jason Crane
Date: 21 June, 2010
Category: Albany, Car-free Living, Jason Crane, NYBC, Take Action!
A message from the New York State Bicycling Coalition and the Tri-State Transportation Campaign:
(June 21, 2010) — In Albany, bicycling advocates are working overtime to help assure the passage of a Complete Streets law—sweeping legislation that will create more livable, bikeable and walkable communities across the state. This proposed law would direct the state Department of Transportation to consider bicycle and pedestrian accommodations in the planning and development of state, county, and local roads and other transportation facilities. NYBC is working closing with the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, AARP and other groups to get this legislation passed.
On June 17, the Senate passed the bill 53-3. Unfortunately, Assemblyman David Gantt of Rochester has amended the Assembly version of the bill in a way that would render the legislation useless in its impact.
The only way to get this process back on track is if we can get bicycling advocates — particularly those in Rochester, where Assembly Gantt is based — to make their voices heard!
Visit NYBC’s Take Action! page to learn how you can help secure the passage of this bill.
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