Washington, March 20 -- Rep. Mike Thompson issued the following press release:
Congressional Bike Caucus Co-Chair Mike Thompson (D-CA), Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) led a group of House Democrats in demanding that the National Parks Service (NPS) immediately halt or block any plans to remove the two-way protected bike lane running from the Tidal Basin to Constitution Avenue, a vital commuter route for DC-area residents.
In a letter addressed to NPS Acting Director Jessica Bowron, Members noted that removing the bike lanes will limit transportation options and increase danger for cyclists, pedestrians, and cars alike. Members also stressed the need for immediate action with the National Cherr...