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The federal Transportation Enhancements (TE) program is the largest U.S. funding source for trails, walking, biking and historic preservation. Since 1992, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has carefully monitored and supported TE funding across the nation.

In 2006, states were required to return part of their transportation budgets to Congress. Many states chose to do this by drastically cutting their TE programs.

On Monday, March 19, 2007, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued an order implementing Congress’ call for the return of an additional $3.47 billion in transportation money. Within 30 days, your governor will decide how to apply this cut to your state’s transportation budget. If not fairly allocated, this could be the end of programs that fund trails, walking and biking in your state.