ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION NEWSLETTER
1. New Campaign Resources As promised, new TrailLink 2007 content has been added to our 2010 Campaign for Active Transportation Web site. These include:
Keep an eye on our Web site for more resources for your local campaign, such as:
2. Take RTC's Burn Calories, Not Carbon! pledge Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is proud to announce the Burn Calories, Not Carbon! pledge. The pledge enables Americans to address the intertwined challenges of global climate change and obesity. We are amplifying the voice of the active transportation movement by touting the personal commitment of those who take the pledge, and providing opportunities to advocate for improved trail, walking and biking programs and facilities. The pledge has not yet been unveiled to the public, but as leaders of the 2010 Campaign for Active Transportation, you can be among the first to take the Burn Calories, Not Carbon! pledge at www.railstotrails.org/pledge. 3. Transportation Enhancements Connections Now Available Online
The National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse (NTEC) is an information service sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy that provides technical assistance, distributes publications and disseminates information regarding the Transportation Enhancements (TE) program. TE is the nation's largest funding source for trails, walking and biking. NTEC recently came out with the fall issue of its quarterly newsletter, Connections, with a special focus on Portland, Ore., and the recent TE Professionals Seminar. Please note that Connections is no longer available in print, and is instead distributed as a PDF file. Sign up for future deliveries here.
4. Mid America Trails and Greenways Conference
The third Mid America Trails & Greenways (MATAG) Conference will take place in Chicago, December 9-12. This conference provides an excellent opportunity for those involved in trails and greenways to share experiences and learn how to continue connecting these facilities throughout Mid America. There will be a special 2010 Campaign for Active Transportation breakout session the morning of Wednesday, December 12. This breakout will provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about advancing your local campaign efforts and encourage peer-to-peer networking with a specific focus on the campaign. RTC is hosting the meeting free-of-charge, and MATAG registration is not necessary for the breakout meeting attendance, but please consider attending both. To register for this meeting, contact RTC Midwest Office Director Rhonda Border-Boose at Rhonda@railstotrails.org. Register online for MATAG and view the agenda now. Or read more on MATAG here.
Dear Advocate, We hope this newsletter is helpful. Please contact your Rails-to-Trails Conservancy community contact with any questions regarding your local 2010 Campaign for Active Transportation.
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