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Overview
Federal legislation in Title 23 of the United States Code Section 217 provides the funding mechanisms, planning requirements, and policy tools necessary to create more walkable and bicycle-friendly communities. Here you will find a description of the legislation, the key provisions of the law, and links to resources to help you better understand the goals and requirements of this legislation.
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- Bicycle and Pedestrian Provisions of the Federal-Aid Program
Section 217 of Title 23 of the U.S. Code calls for the integration of bicycling and walking into the transportation mainstream. More importantly, it enhances the ability of communities to invest in projects that can improve the safety and practicality of bicycling and walking for everyday travel. Learn more about:
Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Public Health and Recreation (HTML / PDF 54 KB)
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Interior, Army, and Transportation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote uses and benefits of the Nation's public lands and water resources to enhance the physical and mental health and well being of all Americans, through sound nutrition, physical activity, and recreation in America's great outdoors. See Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Links for links to health and recreation resources.
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