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Active Transportation Funding Protected

Aug 24, 2010 | by Active Trans

Last week, in a blog posting we alerted you to pending cuts by Illinois Department of Transportation to popular grant programs for active transportation.

Active Transportation Alliance and several partners requested that IDOT spare the Transportation Enhancements, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality, and Recreational Trails programs from future cuts.

Great news! We just heard that IDOT Secretary Gary Hannig is pledging no more cuts.

There is a current round of funding available for Transportation Enhancements. Applications are due on Aug. 31. Active Trans is working with many municipalities to show IDOT the importance of this program by submitting high-quality applications for bike and ped projects.

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Active Trans is an invaluable resource for DuPage County. The organization’s work coordinating regional discussions on issues from long-range transportation planning to Safe Routes to School is extremely important. While it is not visible to the average bicyclist or walker, we all benefit from the results.

— Deborah Jan Fagan, former chief planner and county trail system coordinator for DuPage County Department of Economic Development and Planning

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