Earl Blumenauer: “I do find it appalling that in our Nation's Capital, in surrounding…”

On the recordApril 10, 2003

I do find it appalling that in our Nation's Capital, in surrounding environments which have potential for some of the most spectacular cycling anywhere in the country, that there are some areas where they are taking their life in their hands. We look forward in the reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Act to work with the gentleman and others to make sure that we have safe routes to school, to work; and I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy in support of this amendment.

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Earl Blumenauer

Democratic · Oregon

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Discussing the need for safe cycling routes in the reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Act.

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