Wednesday, September 22, 2010

AAA Pushes to Cut Trail Funding. Speak Up Now!

[Go directly to RTC's AAA petition page.]

Ask AAA to be part of America's transportation future! Sign the petition.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) wants Congress to cut long-standing programs that support trails, biking and walking in order to divert those funds to the highway system. (Read the background.)

These programs have played a major role in the development of more than 19,000 miles of rail-trail across the country, most likely including your favorite local trail. These trails and other walking and bicycling facilities allow individuals across the country to enjoy the outdoors and safely and easily travel without a car for many short trips—while saving money and gas, and getting exercise in the process.

AAA has forgotten that bicyclists and trail lovers drive, support AAA, pay gas taxes and want balanced transportation systems that provide the choice to get around in a variety of ways.

Help us help them remember!

Dear AAA,

I am one of tens of millions of Americans who want safe, convenient places to bicycle and walk. AAA, be a part of America’s transportation future!

Say YES to the federal programs that fund all ways of getting around—including trails, bicycling and walking!


Sign the Petition

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Sunday, September 5, 2010

Midnight Tour - potential documentary?

5RDS welcomed producers and videographers who have previously worked with National Geographic and Discovery Channel on a late night guided tour to Mound Island. Joel and Michael escorted our guests while searching for Salamanders and Frogs in an effort to build a potential documentary on the Delta! Joel even caught a "cottonmouth" for the awed visitors, who left both impressed and keen for more experiences from 5RDS!

We look forward to working further with our guests on the creation of a documentary that brings the Delta into households nationwide!