Earl Blumenauer talks transit, stimulus, bikes and Obama
Moments after he delivered the keynote address to the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), Oregon's Rep. Earl Blumenauer, head of the Congressional Bike Caucus, met with us for this exclusive one-on-one chat.
Streetsblog Editor-in-Chief Aaron Naparstek talks with the congressman about the current federal stimulus bill and how advocates can better engage their leaders. Of the new White House team, which has not shown much energy in pushing transit or livable streets issues thus far, Mr. Blumenauer states:
"...just because [people and advocates] may feel more comfortable with this administration - it doesn't mean they should let up on the pressure."
Amen. This is an important year people, let that sentence stick in your noggin for the next 324 days.
Great video guys. This truly is a "BikePartisan" issue. We need to put money into our non-motorized transportation infrastructure now. I'll now wear my little bike lapel pin with even more pride!
npGREENWAY: From the Streetfilms blog: Earl Blumenauer talks transit, stimulus, bikes and Obama
Earl is cool.
Great video! Keep it up.
This is just the video I needed to see today. Thank you for organizing it and posting. I know how much time is put into something like this. I was re-inspired by the message.
Great interview. I am so glad that Earl Blumenauer is my rep. We need more congresspeople in the bike caucus!
Lets all get pins.
How old is this video? I see a DHL truck in the back ground. DHL isn't doing stuff here anymore. Just curious. Keep up the good work Earl and remember to read those bills before you sign them
Great interview. I appreciated the congressman's emphasis on local activism. Pursuing livable streets enhancements within our communities. Think global, act local.