I don’t expect this to become a regular feature, but I have a positive post about Senator Corker. Via the League of American Bicyclists, I sent e-mails to my U.S. Senators and Representative voicing support for the Bicycle Commuters Benefits Act of 2007 (HR 1498, SB. 858). [I’m not a commuter, but I generally support all legislation favorable to cyclists.]
I got an e-mail back from Corker (the only one thus far) which reads, in part:
It is important that we continue to reduce energy consumption when possible, and now is a perfect time for us as a country to really get serious about energy alternatives and conservation. As Mayor of Chattanooga I promoted cycling and created bicycle lanes in our urban areas and wrote a bicycle master plan. I am an avid cyclist myself. I appreciate your interest in a letter being circulated by Senators requesting support for the Bicycle Commuters Benefits Act of 2007. I have received this letter and as I look into signing it I will certainly consider your thoughts about S. 858 and incentives for bicycle commuters in general.
That sounds like support. Let’s hope so. It would be nice to have your senator vote your way every once in a while.
On related note, earlier I posted on the “Jeff Roth Bicycle and Pedalcyclists Protection Act of 2007.” It appears that the House and Senate bills have been consolidated and the measure is awaiting passage in the House.
UPDATE: Congressman Duncan mailed a letter suggesting that he also supports the Bicycle Commuters Benefits Act of 2007.