Bicycle commuting incentives to pass as part of federal energy bill
The
federal energy bill coming to a congressional vote soon, and expected to pass, includes this provision:
And tucked away deep in the legislation is an authorization for $10 million to promote riding bicycles to work as a way to save energy. It would still be subject to Congress actually appropriating the money.
[Thanks to Jeff in STL for the tip.]
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- News: MOBikeFed supported Bicycle Safety Bill scheduled for hearing in Missouri Senate
- News: Harkin "Complete Streets" Amendment fails; MO Sen. Bond speaks against
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