Section 1807 of The 2005 - 2009 Federal Transportation Bill, also know as SAFETEA-LU, has established a Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Program. The purpose of the pilot program is to demonstrate the extent to which bicycling and walking can carry a significant part of the transportation load, and represent a major portion of the transportation solution. The pilot program is currently limited to four communities which are identified in the legislation: Columbia, Missouri; Marin County, California; Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; and Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
The Secretary will establish and carry out a nonmotorized transportation pilot program to construct in these four communities a network of nonmotorized transportation infrastructure facilities, including sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian and bicycle trails, that connect directly with transit stations, schools, residences, businesses, recreation areas, and other community activity centers. The Program has allocated $100,000,000, divided equally amongst these four communities, over the next four years.
The ramifications for future Trail + Rail Initiatives in Atlanta, and specifically for towns on the SouthLine (ATL - Macon Commuter Rail), are significant and encouraging...
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