US govt policy: " Treat walking and bicycling as equals with other transportation modes."

Bike to Work 05.18.07
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Found this blog post, says Mark Goadrich, from Ray LaHood, the U.S. Secretary of
Transportation, that might be relevant to A Better Shreveport's
initiatives:

http://fastlane.dot.gov/2010/03/my-view-from-atop-the-table-at-the-national-bike-summit.html

From the article:

[...] we have formulated key recommendations for state DOTs and communities:

Treat walking and bicycling as equals with other transportation modes.
Ensure convenient access for people of all ages and abilities.
Go beyond minimum design standards.
Collect data on walking and biking trips.
Set a mode share target for walking and bicycling.
Protect sidewalks and shared-use paths the same way roadways are
protected (for example, snow removal)
Improve nonmotorized facilities during maintenance projects.

Thanks, Mark.