[Macomb-Cycling] [Matt at bikeleague.org: Bicycle Commuter Act Passes House and Senate]

[Jeffrey R. Calhoun]

Not sure of the significance of this yet, but I thought I'd let you know.

I'm going to be out of the office much of this week.
If anybody would like to volunteer to find out more info about this
and report back to the list (cycling at macomb.copm), it would be appreciated.

Thanks!

-jeff

----- Forwarded message from Matt Banks <Matt at bikeleague.org> -----

Subject: Bicycle Commuter Act Passes House and Senate
Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 17:12:14 -0400
To: <MABC at macomb.com>

Bicycle Commuter Act Passes Congress, Awaits President's Signature

 

After seven long years, the bicycle commuter tax provision has finally
passed both the House and Senate as part of the financial bailout
package. President Bush has said that he is eager to sign the
legislation. "We are delighted that the bicycle commuter benefits act
has passed after a lengthy and persistent campaign spearheaded by
Congressman Blumenauer (D-OR)," said League President Andy Clarke.
"Bicycle commuters will now be extended similar benefits to people who
take transit and drive to work - it's an equitable and sensible
incentive to encourage greater energy independence, improve air quality
and health, and even help tackle climate change. Thanks to everyone who
has helped reach this milestone, especially Walter Finch and Mele
Williams, our government relations staff over the years who have worked
tirelessly with Congressman Blumenauer, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and
many others in Congress."

 

Thanks also to all of you around the country who have contacted your
congressional leaders over the years. Keep checking back at
http://www.bikeleague.org <http://www.bikeleague.org/>  as we work on
the implementation process.

 

 

Matthew Banks

Director of Membership

League of American Bicyclists

1612 K Street NW, Suite 800

Washington, DC 20006

(202) 822-1333

matt at bikeleague.org

www.bikeleague.org <http://www.bikeleague.org/> 

 

 

 


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