I am writing to urge your support for bicycling in our transportation system. I urge you to support:



* The creation of local Safe Routes to School programs [SRTS]. SRTS programs link neighborhoods to their schools, encourage our children to become more physically active, relieve morning congestion and reduce the cost of school transportation;



*	Bicycle-Friendly Transportation Systems Every transportation project and program has an impact on bicyclists and pedestrians. That impact should be positive. T3 should ensure that bicyclists are accommodated in every project.; and



*	Strengthen Enhancements, CMAQ and other TEA-21 Programs The majority of bicycle projects are currently funded through the popular and oversubscribed Transportation Enhancements programs. No additional categories should be added to the TE program. Explicit language on the eligibility of bicycle projects should be added to other categories, such as CMAQ, so that state DOT administer support for bicycling through these other programs as well.



Thank you.