Friends of the Trails is a non-profit organization supported by community citizens who encourage the development of bike and walking trails.
       Some of the group’s accomplishments so far include:
       > South Park - Built an eight-foot sidewalk connecting Cherry Laneto RJ Peters Drive.
       > Striped areas to complete walking and biking trail throughthe park.
       > Obtained a $15,000 grant to construct a modern trailheadkiosk on RJ Peters Drive.
       > Built a sidewalk from 8th to 12th Street.
       The Friends are currently working to complete the South End Historic District loop and looking to purchase signs to be placed along the trail route. They also are planning to install bike racks and park benches.
       You may e-mail the organization at quincytrails@hotmail.com or write them at:
       Friends of the Trails
       P.O. Box 184
       Quincy, IL 62306
       Applications for membership may be picked up -- and contributions to the Friends made -- at our information center in the bicycle shop.

Cycling Advocacy

Funding
       Bicycle advocates and a broad national coalition rose up against a U.S. House attack on a dedicated funding program for bikeways. The resounding 327-90 vote to restore funding provided momentum going into Congress’s drafting of the new six-year transportation bill. The result: no further attacks on bike provisions in either the House or Senate versions.
Safe Routes to School
       A significant addition was a Safe Routes to School program ($70 million in the Senate, $250 million in the House). According to Rep. Timothy Johnson (15th District-Urbana), “Walking or biking to school teaches kids the habit of physical activity. That leads to a healthier America.” Legislators have until March to finalize the bill. For a free, step-by-step guidebook on how to get more children walking and biking to schools safely in your town, go to www.saferoutestoschool.org
Bumper Sticker
       Share your feelings with a bumper sticker: Share the Road with Bicycles. Send $2 to LIB, 2550 Cheshire Dr., Aurora, IL 60504
LIB Memberships
       As an organization of concerned citizens, we are making progress to improve bicycling in Illinois. With more members, we can be even more effective! Please join us.
       The League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to making Illinois a better place for bicyclists. LIB is your voice for cycling advocacy and education in Illinois. Basic memberships are $20, family memberships $30. Applications are available by clicking here.
Or you can join online at:
http://www.bikelib.org/join/membfrm1.htm