April 09 2021
Nafisa Fai & Juan Carlos Gonzalez: County may 'uniquely benefit from increased investments in walking and biking.'
As elected leaders of Washington County, we strongly support the increased funding for walking and biking infrastructure contained in Senate Bill 395. This needed update to the historic Bike Bill will support equitable investments in our infrastructure and the needs of underserved parts of our community.
Washington County continues to grow as we attract people drawn by our strong economy and exceptional quality of life. At the same time, we are also navigating how to overcome the legacies of discrimination against communities of color to ensure government is inclusive and responsive to all. Building a robust network for walking, rolling and biking serves both of these important objectives.