In this era of traffic congestion, high gas prices, climate change, an obesity epidemic, and fiscal constraints, federal transportation funding has reached a critical crossroads.
Decades of car-centered transportation policies have dead-ended in chronic congestion, crippling gas bills, and a highly inefficient transportation system that offers only one answer to most of our mobility needs -- the car.
Investment now in a more diverse transportation system -- one that provides viable choices to walk and bike, and use public transportation in addition to driving -- will lead to a far more efficient use of transportation resources.
Active transportation is the missing piece in our transportation system.
Active Transportation for America
Contributing Organization(s): Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Author(s)/Creator(s): Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Publishing Date: 2008-10-20
Issue Areas: Transportation; Energy and Environment
Ownership/Rights Info: Copyright 2008 Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. All rights reserved.
File info: 48 pages; 5.11 MB file size
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Language code: English
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