For your consideration...
David
----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Jim Brown <jimbrown@...> To: bikingroseville@... Sent: Monday, September 8, 2008 10:31:27 AM Subject: Action Alert: Urge the Gov. to sign AB 1358!
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URGENT ACTION NEEDED
Urge the governor to sign AB 1358
California is one step closer to becoming the first state to enact Complete Streets legislation for all local streets and roadways. On Friday, Aug. 28, the California Legislature approved Assembly Bill 1358, the Complete Streets Act, and sent the bill to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for his signature.
Sponsored by the California Bicycle Coalition and AARP, AB 1358 calls for cities and counties, when updating the circulation elements of their general plans, to ensure that local roadways are designed to accommodate all those who use them, including bicyclists, pedestrians and transit riders, as well as motorists. Read more about AB 1358.
Join CBC in urging the governor to sign this historic bill into law.
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How to write a support letter for AB 1358
1) Address your letter this way:
The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger
Governor, State of California
California State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Fax 916-558-3160
Re: Support: AB 1358 (Leno)
2) In your own words, briefly explain (2-3 sentences) your reasons for wanting the governor to sign AB 1358, possibly including some or all of the following points: - Enacting the Complete Streets Act complements Gov. Schwarzenegger's groundbreaking initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California by improving conditions that enable people to travel by bicycle, on foot or by public transit. - Streets designed to accommodate all users benefit the public health by encouraging more people to choose active transportation modes like bicycling and walking. - Streets designed to accommodate all users are safer for all users, and can help reduce California's rate of bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities from vehicle collisions, which is among the nation's highest. - California will be the first state in the nation to embrace Complete Streets principles for all local streets and roadways. Consider including a brief anecdote (1-2 sentences) about how the Complete Streets Act might improve your community. 3) Close with your signature and printed full name, mailing address, city, state, zip, phone number (optional) and email address (optional). 4) Print your letter and deliver it by fax or mail (don't send it by email-it's unlikely to be read in that form).
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| About the California Bicycle Coalition
The California Bicycle Coalition is a non-profit education and lobbying organization working to improve bicycling conditions throughout the State of California. CBC's mission is to create safe, healthy and livable communities in California by promoting bicycling for transportation and recreation. Learn more about CBC. | |
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