Tell Congress: Let's get moving

Smart investments in our nation's transportation system should be a key component of any economic stimulus package Congress puts together. Help us make sure Congress hears the message loud and clear!

Take a moment now to forward them a recent Washington Post editorial that made a strong, clear case for why investing in a clean public transportation network now will kick-start the economy and lay the groundwork for a longer-term "green" recovery.

Fill out the fields below to send the link to the op-ed to your representative and senators.

February 09, 2010

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Dear Decision Maker,

On Nov. 4, Americans voted overwhelmingly to support measures that would fund public transportation -- and we're using it more and more, with ridership levels this year surging at a rate not seen for the past 25 years. The Washington Post editorial board recently said lawmakers should see these developments as a "call to action for mass transit," and that "a good start would be to make infrastructure improvements a key component of any economic stimulus bill."

I agree, and I urge you to read the editorial:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/08/AR2008120803290.html

Investments in our public transportation and creating safe streets for biking and walking will create jobs right now and allow Americans to use less gas in the years to come, giving us a three-for-one return: a stronger economy, less dependence on oil, and reduced emissions of climate-harming carbon.

In the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, it's imperative that we make smart investments with stimulus funds to create new jobs building a 21st Century transportation systems, preserve the millions of jobs that depend on mass transportation, and repair our roads and bridges.

Sincerely,

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