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Legislative Alert! -- 7/24/03 -- Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding Gets the Axe

There have been various "Transportation Enhancement" programs legislated through the years that provide federal money to local projects. Most all federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects comes from an Enhancement program. The House Appropriations Committee approved a 2004 transportation budget that expressly eliminates funding bicycle and pedestrian pathways as well as other community improvements. [Read More]

The chart to the right shows the relative energy expended per person across various modes of travel. Notice that the single occupancy automobile at the bottom of the chart uses the most energy, and this is what you will see most often on Metro Atlanta's roads.

We must take responsibility for our consumption and wastefulness now and employ more efficient methods of transportation (and living in general). The Earth's resources are not infinite -- they can be used up if the rate of consumption is greater than the rate of regeneration.

Local Bike Shop News
	Bicycle Outfitters has expanded their store by adding Klein and Giant brand bicycles. They still sell Trek, Cannondale, Hoffman, and Cervelo. www.bicycle-outfitters.net
Tuesday or Thursday is traditionally when a number of bicycling clubs across the nation gather for their weekly group ride. Now, Bicycle Outfitters is doing the same on Tuesday AND Thursday evenings. The road ride leaves from the shop about 6:30pm and takes one of several routes. Riders of all abilities are welcome! Call in advance to confirm your participation. On Saturdays, the shop leads a mountain bike ride on some nearby trails. (770)577-6200

Warning - The Georgia Department of Transportation has a new policy on rumble strips that is hazardous to cyclists. Please click on the above link to view this new policy and help rescind it by sending in a letter to GDOT (a sample letter is provided).

Another warning

Trek has issued a recall for certain stems used on 1999 model year Trek and Klein road bikes. For details, see the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's release.

The "Share the Road!" bumper stickers above are available for when you aren't getting around on your bike (or, maybe, you do want to put one on your bike). Just click on the image for ordering instructions.

If you just happened upon this web site and are wondering about Douglas County -- it is located west of Atlanta, Georgia. For more information about Douglas County, click here.