Fwd: Fw: Urgent: Help Protect Federal Programs That Create Safe Walking and Biking Infrastructure

[Steven Knudsen]

Rails to trail and bicycling infrastructure,

I try to be pretty hands off about advocacy using this mailing list. I broke with that to support the MRTC Century because, well, you know, ... , trails. Here is another issue and I talked to Ella about whether we should support this letter to congress (scroll down, way down). She says yes, so ...

1. If you don't want to be represented in this regard, please email me (Steve K at stev...@gmail.com)

2. If you do want to be represented, let me know, because if X number (8?) of people want to do this and nobody says no, then I can say the letter represents CRC interests.

3. If I get no and yes, I will sign only for those who consent by letting me know.

We hear a lot about how terrible bike lanes are, but I believe the day to fight them is another day, because this is about bicycling infrastructure in general, which includes rails to trails and bike lanes and bike racks and so on. Maybe even portapotties.

So let me know what you think.

Steve K.

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Date: Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Subject: Fw: Urgent: Help Protect Federal Programs That Create Safe Walking and Biking Infrastructure
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Should we send this out, as the CRC? Kelly 

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Sent: Monday, December 15, 2025 9:47 AM
Subject: Urgent: Help Protect Federal Programs That Create Safe Walking and Biking Infrastructure

 

IHTC Partners,

I wanted to share this opportunity with you to join us and our national partners in signing this letter to Congress stating your support to retain funding for walking, biking and trails in the Transportation Bill.

This letter is looking to have organizations, businesses and elected officials as the signees. We will most certainly have many more opportunities for individuals to make your voices heard in this work but for this exercise please just have those targets sign. I hope that many of your organizations & businesses will support the effort. We would also ask that you please do share amongst your network for other organizations, businesses and elected officials to sign.

Thank you so much for all you do, happy holidays!!

	Eric Oberg (He/Him)
	Sr. Director of Programs
	RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY
	Midwest Regional Office
	614-837-6782

Hi Friends— Congress is writing a new transportation law, and federal programs that deliver investment and safety provisions for bicycling and walking infrastructure are under attack. Rails to Trails Conservancy is joining the American Hiking Society, American Trails, the League of American Bicyclists, People for Bikes and the Safe Routes to School Partnership to protect these vital programs and funding sources—and we need your help. It is up to us to ensure that Congressional leaders understand how important it is to fortify the Transportation Alternatives (TA) program while continuing and enhancing programs and policies intended to increase multimodal access and ensure safety for people outside of cars. Now is the time to show the support of organizations, elected officials and businesses for this essential infrastructure. Please sign on to our letter to Congress so that the critical need to protect and improve these programs is heard loud and clear.   Sign the Letter by Dec. 22   As you know, TA is fundamental to creating the country’s active transportation infrastructure. Right now, this program—alongside eligibilities for active transportation across a range of federal grant programs and critically important safety programs—faces serious threats. Infrastructure that supports people walking, bicycling and being active outside is essential to a safe, affordable and economically productive transportation system. TA has provided significant investment since 1991 to help build 42,500 miles of multiuse trails and thousands of roadway projects that make it safer to walk, bike and roll in our communities. However, TA is not enough to deliver a safe, connected active-transportation system on its own. Maintaining eligibility for trails, walking and biking infrastructure across formula and discretionary grant programs is imperative. Sign our letter to leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee by Dec. 22. These threats are serious. A few weeks ago, House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves made clear his intentions for the next surface transportation bill, vowing it will be a “a traditional highway bill” and that it will not include funding for “… train stations or bike paths or walking paths.” At the same time, the powerful American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is calling for TA to be merged with other transportation programs, pitting community priorities against each other, while demand for active transportation infrastructure continues to dwarf available funds. Please join us today in making our voices heard and demanding that Congress protect the future of walking and bicycling in America. In partnership, Kevin Mills Vice President of Policy Rails to Trails Conservancy   Web Version | Forward to a Friend | RTC Home  You are receiving this message because the email address polic...@railstotrails.org is subscribed to our email list. Be sure that this message doesn't get sent to your junk-mail folder. Please add Rails to Trails Conservancy (in...@railstotrails.org) to your safe senders list in your address book. Please do not reply to this message, contact us by visiting our website. Rails to Trails Conservancy 2445 M Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20037 1.866.202.9788 railstotrails.org   Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

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[Randy Meador]

Definitely include me please 

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[Marilyn Newcome]

Include me.

Marilyn

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[Frank Gmeindl]

FOR

Frank D. Gmeindl

On Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM Steven Knudsen <stev...@gmail.com> wrote:

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[jstabler1]

Diana and Jim Stabler are YES.  

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[Karl Diefenbach]

Yes, include me!

Karl Diefenbach

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Frank D. Gmeindl

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[David Kuneff]

Include the Kuneff’s as well!!!

David Kuneff

Woodchucks General Contractors Inc

102 Maryland Avenue 

Fairmont WV

26554

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 Yes, include me!

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[Jennifer Previll]

Yes include me

On Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM Steven Knudsen <stev...@gmail.com> wrote:

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[Steven Knudsen]

OK, I am counting 10, which is enough to write from CRC. We all want safe roads, trails and access.

Steve K.

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[tsjm...@breezeline.net]

yes include me

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[Marilyn Newcome]

Thank you Steve for doing this.

Marilyn

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[Lucille Thompson]

Lucy Thompson - Please include me. 

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 Diana and Jim Stabler are YES.  

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Eric Oberg (He/Him)

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[jake]

Jake McCarthy is a Yes

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[jcan...@gmail.com]

Randy saw you on TV at the WVU-OSU basketball game in Cleveland.  Gave another one away ☹

Definitely include me please 

Hi Friends— Congress is writing a new transportation law, and federal programs that deliver investment and safety provisions for bicycling and walking infrastructure are under attack. Rails to Trails Conservancy is joining the American Hiking Society, American Trails, the League of American Bicyclists, People for Bikes and the Safe Routes to School Partnership to protect these vital programs and funding sources—and we need your help. It is up to us to ensure that Congressional leaders understand how important it is to fortify the Transportation Alternatives (TA) program while continuing and enhancing programs and policies intended to increase multimodal access and ensure safety for people outside of cars. Now is the time to show the support of organizations, elected officials and businesses for this essential infrastructure. Please sign on to our letter to Congress so that the critical need to protect and improve these programs is heard loud and clear.   Sign the Letter by Dec. 22   As you know, TA is fundamental to creating the country’s active transportation infrastructure. Right now, this program—alongside eligibilities for active transportation across a range of federal grant programs and critically important safety programs—faces serious threats. Infrastructure that supports people walking, bicycling and being active outside is essential to a safe, affordable and economically productive transportation system. TA has provided significant investment since 1991 to help build 42,500 miles of multiuse trails and thousands of roadway projects that make it safer to walk, bike and roll in our communities. However, TA is not enough to deliver a safe, connected active-transportation system on its own. Maintaining eligibility for trails, walking and biking infrastructure across formula and discretionary grant programs is imperative. Sign our letter to leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee by Dec. 22. These threats are serious. A few weeks ago, House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves made clear his intentions for the next surface transportation bill, vowing it will be a “a traditional highway bill” and that it will not include funding for “… train stations or bike paths or walking paths.” At the same time, the powerful American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is calling for TA to be merged with other transportation programs, pitting community priorities against each other, while demand for active transportation infrastructure continues to dwarf available funds. Please join us today in making our voices heard and demanding that Congress protect the future of walking and bicycling in America. In partnership,

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