House re-instates Enhancements by overwhelming majority

We just received this announcement from Martha Roskowski of America Bikes:

Yahoo! Moments ago, the House of Representatives voted to restore funding for the Transportation Enhancements program in the 2004 Transportation Appropriations bill with over a hundred Republicans voting yes! The bi-partisan effort was led by Representatives Petri (R-WI) and Olver
(D-MA).

Huge thanks to everyone who wrote letters, made calls and let Congress know that the Enhancements program was important. Your voice was heard!

This victory not only restores $600 million in dedicated funding for 2004, it puts the bicycle and pedestrian community on strong footing for the bigger battle over the reauthorization of TEA-21, the 6 year
transportation funding bill.

More later. Nice work, y'all!

I am THRILLED!

-m
Martha Roskowski
America Bikes
Campaign Manager
www.americabikes.org
martha@americabikes.org

Thank you to the many area cyclists who contacted your representatives--your voice did make a difference!