Press Conference on "Shovel Ready" Local Bike, Pedestrian and Transit Projects

Talk about federal stimulus funding being dedicated to “shovel ready” transportation projects has been swirling around for months.

The big economic stimulus bill has been assigned the number H.R. 1. It’s called the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (here’s Washington Watch’s more readable format.)

President Obama has asked for the federal stimulus bill to be ready for him to sign by mid-February. So what will this mean for Connecticut? What should it mean? Find out more about the transportation angle of the stimulus bill on Thursday.

What:	Press Conference on "Shovel Ready" Local Bike, Pedestrian and Transit Projects
When:	January 29, 2009 11:00 am
Where:	Room 2E Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT
Why:	The Federal Economic Stimulus Bill provides an opportunity to remake our transportation system so that it serves all users. Approximately 25% of the transportation funds will be directed to local projects, and we need to work collectively to prioritize green projects including multi-use paths, sidewalks, traffic calming, and safe routes to school and transit. Making investments now in transit-supportive bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure will have very real benefits: quick job creation, improved mobility options, reductions in traffic congestion and emissions, local economic development and responsible growth, and opportunities for active, healthy living. Join advocates from around the state to urge the Governor and lawmakers to make sure these projects are prioritized in local spending of federal transportation stimulus funds. Make Your Voice Heard!
Who:	For more information contact David Kooris, Regional Plan Association (david at RPA dot ORG)