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tomwald

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Secretary LaHood's statement + response

http://fastlane.dot.gov/2010/03/my-view … ummit.html
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bik … _accom.htm

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.

Some leaders respond:
http://transportation.nationaljournal.c … -treat.php