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BTA announces “Top 40” list


bta_newlogoAt a press conference this morning the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) will announce their much-anticipated “top 40 essential projects programs, and policies.” This “Blueprint for Better Biking” was determined from a survey of over 900 Portland cyclists back in spring of 2004.

From that survey, the BTA says 4 main areas of concern emerged:

Taking these concerns into account, the BTA whittled down an initial list of 400 project suggestions down to 40. Among the top 40, they have also designated a “Top 10” of the absolute highest priorities on the list.

The Top 10 Projects are:

You can read the press release and complete list of projects on the BTA’s website. You can also download the full report as a PDF. And remember, this is just a list…the hard part will be moving forward with these projects. I hope you’ll consider helping out the BTA either by volunteering, becoming a member, or by making a donation.

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