O/T Please help it will take 30 seconds, Save the trails

body2big · 05-28-2005, 01:18 PM

Every six years, Congress reviews and reauthorizes the nation's transportation programs. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is just a portion of this behemoth bill, but it's vital for mountain bikers. That's why IMBA urges cyclists to take immediate action to protect the higher-funded House version of the program.

You can help by sending a letter to your U.S. Representatives with this
easy-to-use form:

http://www.imba.com/news/action_aler...tp_letter.html

How much does your state stand to gain? Here are a few examples:

* In Massachusetts, the difference between the House and Senate version is $2.6 million, enough to build 260 miles of new trails
* In Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire, the difference is about $2 million per state, totalling roughly 1,000 miles of new trails accross New England!
* In short, all 50 states would see massive reductions in funds for trails and trail-related facilities if the Senate's version prevails.
* The difference totals about $223 million. That could build 17,000 miles of new trails!

See how much money is at stake in your home state: http://www.imba.com/news/action_aler...p_funding.html

Please don't delay! The House and the Senate are in conference to reconcile the differences between the two bills. For the past two years, our lobbying team in Washington have pushed IMBA's message. All of that hard work will pay off if we make one final rally that convinces Congress to preserve and expand trail projects from coast to coast.

SouthCaliDiva · 05-28-2005, 05:13 PM

Thanks for the info.

I don't ride but I forwarded it to my friend.

The Doc · 05-28-2005, 06:53 PM

When I read the topic about trails I had a different picture in my mind

SouthCaliDiva · 05-28-2005, 06:59 PM

Dude, if that's what you're picturing in your mind, you need to share whatever you had for breakfast.

No, really, share!

The Doc · 05-28-2005, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthCaliDiva

Dude, if that's what you're picturing in your mind, you need to share whatever you had for breakfast.

No, really, share!

It's called San Pedro cactus, Google it and you shall be enlightened

body2big · 05-28-2005, 08:50 PM

Even if you don't ride this will help those of us that do. I don't compete but whenever a bodybuilding issue like arnold and steroids thing I still filled it out. PLEASE help us out and fill it out it will help hiking trails too.

Thanks
Shawn

SouthCaliDiva · 05-28-2005, 09:06 PM

Done.

body2big · 05-29-2005, 12:26 AM

THANKS
Shawn

05-28-2005, 01:18 PM	#1
body2big New Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 19 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	O/T Please help it will take 30 seconds, Save the trails Every six years, Congress reviews and reauthorizes the nation's transportation programs. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is just a portion of this behemoth bill, but it's vital for mountain bikers. That's why IMBA urges cyclists to take immediate action to protect the higher-funded House version of the program. You can help by sending a letter to your U.S. Representatives with this easy-to-use form: http://www.imba.com/news/action_aler...tp_letter.html How much does your state stand to gain? Here are a few examples: * In Massachusetts, the difference between the House and Senate version is $2.6 million, enough to build 260 miles of new trails * In Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire, the difference is about $2 million per state, totalling roughly 1,000 miles of new trails accross New England! * In short, all 50 states would see massive reductions in funds for trails and trail-related facilities if the Senate's version prevails. * The difference totals about $223 million. That could build 17,000 miles of new trails! See how much money is at stake in your home state: http://www.imba.com/news/action_aler...p_funding.html Please don't delay! The House and the Senate are in conference to reconcile the differences between the two bills. For the past two years, our lobbying team in Washington have pushed IMBA's message. All of that hard work will pay off if we make one final rally that convinces Congress to preserve and expand trail projects from coast to coast.

05-28-2005, 06:53 PM	#3
The Doc Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lockport,NY Posts: 232 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	When I read the topic about trails I had a different picture in my mind __________________ I do not have an M.D. or a Ph.D., Doc is a nickname, please don't ask me about your personal itching or psychological problems. A smart man learns from his own mistakes, a wise man learns from the mistakes of others. IAmShaman Shop

05-28-2005, 09:06 PM	#7
SouthCaliDiva IronMass Donator Join Date: May 2005 Location: H-Town bound!!!!!!!! Posts: 515 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	Done. __________________ It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains. The stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.

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05-28-2005, 05:13 PM	#2
SouthCaliDiva IronMass Donator Join Date: May 2005 Location: H-Town bound!!!!!!!! Posts: 515 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	Thanks for the info. I don't ride but I forwarded it to my friend.

05-28-2005, 06:59 PM	#4
SouthCaliDiva IronMass Donator Join Date: May 2005 Location: H-Town bound!!!!!!!! Posts: 515 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	Dude, if that's what you're picturing in your mind, you need to share whatever you had for breakfast. No, really, share!

05-28-2005, 08:50 PM	#6
body2big New Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 19 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Even if you don't ride this will help those of us that do. I don't compete but whenever a bodybuilding issue like arnold and steroids thing I still filled it out. PLEASE help us out and fill it out it will help hiking trails too. Thanks Shawn

05-29-2005, 12:26 AM	#8
body2big New Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 19 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	THANKS Shawn