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TITLE: An Analysis of Current Funding Mechanisms for Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs at the Federal, State, and Local Levels AUTHOR: The Bicycle Federation of America, for the Federal Highway Administration NUMBER: FHWA-PD-93-008, Case Study #5 YEAR: 1993 FORMAT: Booklet LENGTH: 57 pages FEE: INTENDED
AUDIENCE:Government agencies and those looking for funding, Pedestrian Program Coordinators
DESCRIPTION: This study aims to show the many ways different state and local governments have funded programs for pedestrians and bicyclists. It explains and details the Intermodal Surface Transportation Act of 1991 (ISTEA). Sources of funding at the federal, state, and local level, including contact names and addresses are documented. Examples of states receiving each type of funding, and the use to which they put it are provided. Also included are issues and problems states have encountered, with recommendations for problem solving. A list of references is attached.
HOW TO GET: Order from:
The National Bicycle and Pedestrian Clearinghouse
1506 21st Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 800 760-NBPC, or 202 463-8405
Fax: 202 463-6625CROSS LISTINGS: ISTEA, funding