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This year, the League of American Bicyclists has a new public survey and they are seeking public input. Whether you ride every day, occasionally, or simply care about improving bicycling where you live, your feedback can help shape the League’s 2026 Bicycle Friendly State ranking.
Please consider sharing it with friends, family, coworkers, and fellow riders. The more responses they receive, the stronger the picture we’ll have of bicycling across the country and how we can all improve this piece of micromobility.
Take the survey here, open until September 1st.
United Spinal is calling on disability advocates. For years, Medicare rules have forced wheelchair users to pay the full cost of a carbon fiber or titanium frame out of pocket. But on July 20, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a fix.
The Choices for Increased Mobility Act (H.R. 1703/S. 247) requires Medicare to create billing codes so you pay only the difference for an ultralight frame. It costs taxpayers nothing. The bill moved because of advocates like you, who put it in front of their representatives at this year’s Roll on Capitol Hill.
This is a bipartisan sponsored that know needs the Senate to approve it next. Your Senators need to hear from you today!
You can use this link – Advocacy Action created by United Spinal to contact your senators for this issue.
Identifying and highlighting various resources for accessible passive recreation is a very important piece to the work we and our partners focus on for Nature Accessible for All. Recently we uncovered an article about a father who built a hiking cart for his disabled daughter. This is a wonderful resource for keeping families together on the trail.
You can read the full article – GearJunkie
Here is a link for more information about the hiking cart and how to purchase – Huckleberry Hiking | Freedom to Explore
The new legislative session has begun and continued advocacy for smart policies that will help New Jersey build a safer, more accessible transportation future is needed. The list below includes some bills which are important for safe and accessible outdoor passive recreation. Stay tuned for updates!
• H.R.9041 – America Bikes Act establishes programs to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and incentivize the use of bicycles in transit.
• H.R.7751 – Parks to People Active Transportation Act, requires the DOT to establish a grant program for community greenways.
Join United Spinal for this discussion group series on aging with a disability. This series will be held every 4th Wednesday of the month from 7-8pm ET.
Participation is free but those interested must register for the group talks.
Those interested can register using this link – Rolling Through Life: Aging with a Disability – United Spinal Association
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has is seeking to spread the word about the FY27 Pennsylvania Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
The draft FY2027 PA TIP–the Pennsylvania Transportation Improvement Program–which was recently released by the DVRPC, includes the highest amount of funds programmed toward the Circuit and Circuit adjacent projects that will connect to the network. This investment is funded with a mix of local and federal funds, including CRP/CRPU, and CMAQ, which has been a primary funding source for trails over the years. When it is adopted, a record number of Circuit Trails Coalition Priority Projects in each of the five Pennsylvania counties in the Circuit Trails footprint will be funded.
- We’re thrilled to see the draft FY2027 Transportation Improvement Program for Pennsylvania includes a record number of priority projects across the Circuit Trails network and the highest amount of funds programmed toward the Circuit Trails and adjacent ??projects. To help get all the @thecircuittrails proposed projects included in the final Transportation Improvement Program, go to circuittrails.org/get-involved/ to send a letter of support.
- Making it safer and easier to walk and bike in the Greater Philadelphia region is closer to becoming a reality, thanks to the inclusion of @thecircuittrails projects in the draft Pennsylvania Transportation Improvement Program. To help ensure the proposed projects are included in the final Transportation Improvement Program, go to circuittrails.org/get-involved/ to send a letter of support.
- Act now: Help ensure @thecircuittrails are prioritized in the Pennsylvania Transportation Improvement Program. Go to circuittrails.org/get-involved/ to send a letter of support.
- The draft FY2027 PA Transportation Improvement Program includes the highest amount of funds programmed toward ??projects adjacent to and #OnTheCircuit. To help get all the @thecircuittrails proposed projects included in the final plan, go to circuittrails.org/get-involved/ to send a letter of support.
- Act now to help move forward the Circuit Trails network! Let @DVRPC know you want them to prioritize projects #OnTheCircuit by including them in PA’s Transportation Improvement Program.
- Speak out to fund more trails! Circuit Trails projects were included in the draft Transportation Improvement Program, which could mean major funding for trail projects #OnTheCircuit. Send a letter to show support for trails in our region: circuittrails.org/get-involved/
Individuals and organizations will have an opportunity to register public comments with DVRPC through 5 p.m. June 22.
Link to take action – Here