W.Va. to get $4.8M in US transportation grants


Business Week highlights:
West Virginia will get $4.8 million in federal highway funds for projects that enhance pedestrians' and bicyclists' safety, preserve scenic views and boost historic preservation and tourism.


Isn't that nice FARS ranks West Virginia #24 for a high pedestrian fatality rate meanwhile Maryland with a ranking of #4 and $31.5 million in federal highway funds for projects that enhance pedestrians' and bicyclists' safety that is unspent is not news worthy. :( For kicks look at West Virginia's Transportation Enhancement spending and you'll note that they are spending more then Maryland and that Maryland's Transportation Enhancement spending took a nose dive during O'Malley's administration. I can understand not spending money you don't have but not spending money you do have? That is just crazy.

If you care to write: governor@gov.state.md.us
But don't expect a response that will hint at correcting this. (And yes I am jaded on this subject.)

Note: I usually only ask you to write when you can make a difference, THIS IS NOT THE CASE HERE. Only write if you are inspired.

by B' Spokes

Like most people I live a hectic life and who has the time for much exercise? Thanks to xtracycle now I do. By using my bike for daily activities I can get things done and get an hour plus work out in 15 minutes extra of my time, not a bad deal and beats taking the extra time going to the gym. In case you are still having trouble being motivated; the National Center of Disease Control says that inactivity is the #2 killer in the United States just behind smoking. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/bb_nutrition/ ) Get out there and start living life! I can carry home a full shopping cart of groceries, car pool two kids or just get lost in the great outdoors camping for a week. Well I got go, another outing this weekend.
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