--- Bill Nesper <bill@...> wrote:

> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 16:39:06 -0400
> To: AEROD@...
> From: Bill Nesper <bill@...>
> Subject: Another Reason to Support the League
>
>
> James,
>
> I know we just sent you an email about our
> continuing efforts to make sure
> bicycling is included in the Department of
> Transportation's strategic plan
> and how your financial support will help us continue
> these efforts - but
> the example below, from another Federal agency, was
> just too good (or bad)
> to pass up!
>
> Last Wednesday, Andy Clarke, the League's Executive
> Director, was the
> featured speaker at a public meeting convened by the
> National Park Service
> Northeast Region. They were seeking public input on
> alternative
> transportation in our national parks, and on your
> behalf, the League made
> the case that bicyclists need to be included.
>
> What was the response to this plea for bicycling to
> be included and
> encouraged? The second meeting in the series was
> cancelled! Yes,
> cancelled. It's bad enough that some at the Park
> Service don't think
> bicycling fits their definition of "alternative
> transportation" in the
> first place; it adds insult to injury that they have
> now apparently closed
> their ears and minds to bicycling altogether.
>
> When even the National Park Service overlooks
> bicycling, you know that
> making Niceville and beyond is going to be an uphill
> climb. If you have
> already donated to our efforts, thank you. If you
> have not, please
> consider making a gift today at:
> http://www.bikeleague.org/commerce/donate.cfm
>
> Then, take a moment to contact Fran Mainella, the
> National Park Service
> Director, and share your desire to see bicyclists
> included as an integral
> part of the Alternative Transportation Program.
> View our sample letter at
>
http://econstituent.votenet.com/index.aspx/lab/home.aspx
> and Andy's
> presentation at
>
http://www.bikeleague.org/PowerPoints/AltTransParks.htm
> .
> The letter is also provided below.
>
> Safe cycling,
> Team Membership
>
> P.S.
> With a gift of $50 or more we'll make sure you get
> 12 custom bicycling note
> cards, perfect for the holidays!
> ***********************************************
> Your email: AEROD@...
> ***********************************************
>
> Dear Ms. Mainella: As a bicyclist and a lover of our
> great National Parks,
> I urge you to make bicycling a more prominent and
> integral part of the
> Alternative Transportation Program (ATP). Bicycling
> is an important mode of
> transportation and a wonderful form of recreation
> that should be actively
> promoted as a way of accessing and experiencing our
> National Parks.
>
> I was disappointed to learn that an important
> opportunity to hear from ATP
> stakeholders in the Northeast region was recently
> cancelled. The
> opportunities for bicycling and walking to enhance
> visitor experiences,
> improve access, reduce congestion, and lessen the
> impact of visitors on the
> park resource itself are too important to let slip
> away.
> Thank you for your attention,
>
>
> Send to
>
> Fran Mainella
> Director, National Park Service
> 1849 C Street, NW
> Washington, D.C. 20240
> E-mail: Fran_Mainella@...
>
>
>




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