IMBA:

Action Alert
Tell your U.S. Representative to fully support the Recreational Trails Program at $503 million.

Every six years, Congress reviews and reauthorizes the nation’s transportation programs. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is just a portion of this behemoth bill, but it’s vital for mountain bikers. That’s why IMBA urges cyclists to take immediate action to protect the higher-funded House version of the program.

Please write your U.S. Representative today, and urge them to support the House’s level of funding for the Recreational Trails Program. You can use the language we’ve supplied, or write your own version. Just be sure to ask for the $503 million set aside for RTP in the the H.R. 3 transportation bill.
How much does your state stand to gain - or lose? Here are a few examples:

* In California, the difference between the House and Senate version is $12 million or enough to build 1,236 miles of new trails
* In Michigan, the difference is $5 million or 516 miles of new trails
* In Oregon, it’s a $3 million gap or roughly 293 miles of new trails
* In short, all 50 states would see massive reductions in funds for trails and trail-related facilities if the Senate’s version prevails.
* The difference totals about $223 million. That could build 17,000 miles of new trails!

Take Action Today!

Complete the following form to send a letter to your Representative. Remember, members of Congress only respond to letters from their constituents, so an address is needed to identify your residency.