SAN LUIS OBISPO (CA) COUNCIL KEEPS BIKE PROJECTS IN BUDGET
On September 30th the SLO City Council came to terms with a $4.8 million shortfall in the wake of decreased city revenues and the result of a binding arbitration ruling for police officers. At the council meeting, Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Adam *censored*ushima reminded the Council that 'in these tough economic times, now is not the time to take away transportation options that promote tourism, decrease dependence on oil, and improve health.' The City Council made cuts in almost every department but left all bike projects -- including the Railroad Bicycle Trail--untouched. In 2007 the City rated bicycle improvements among its 'high priority' budget goals in response to Bicycle Coalition input at a community forum. We are glad the council remained true to those goals..."
[It's sad the same can't be said for Maryland.]
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