BikeWalkLee’s letter to Governor Crist requesting action on “Dangerous by Design” report
November 20, 2009
Dear Governor Crist,
Once again, Florida is in the national spotlight ―this time, as the most dangerous state in the country for pedestrians. A national report, “Dangerous by Design,” jointly produced by the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership and Transportation for America, found Florida to have a danger index for pedestrians that is three times the national average. There is substantial evidence that pedestrians and bicyclists are being put at risk across the state and we call upon you, as the leader of our state, to present a plan of action to the citizens of Florida….To read full letter: http://bikewalklee.blogspot.com/
Darla Letourneau
BikeWalkLee – a coalition working to complete Lee County’s streets
TransitMiami.com also drafted a similar letter:
http://www.transitmiami.com/2009/11/12/an-open-letter-to-governor-charlie-crist-and-the-florida-department-of-transportation/