[nfbwatlk] {Disarmed} FW: Say YES to Transit. Sign the Petition Today.

Fri Sep 17 18:19:12 UTC 2010

Many organizations, causes, and politicians use them. I have seen cases when they were quite effective.
 Marci
> From: Bennett.Prows at HHS.GOV
> To: nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:24:49 -0400
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] {Disarmed} FW: Say YES to Transit. Sign the Petition Today.
> 
> Mike,
> 
> You're probably right, but Jay Inslee has on occasion urged us to sign them.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 10:03 AM
> To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] {Disarmed} FW: Say YES to Transit. Sign the Petition Today.
> 
> E-petitions aren't worth beans!
> 
> Mike Freeman
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
> On Sep 17, 2010, at 2:27, "Jacob Struiksma" <lawnmower84 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Transportation Action!
> > <http://media.whatcounts.com/onenw_transportationchoices/head.gif> 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Transportation Action
> > <http://media.whatcounts.com/onenw_transportationchoices/headline.gif> 
> > 
> > Say YES to Transit. Sign the National Public Transportation Petition Today.
> > 
> > Across the state, it's the same story for transit agencies -- falling
> > revenues, fare hikes and service cuts. Our agencies are being hit
> > particularly hard because most of their taxing authority comes from local
> > sales taxes, which have seen precipitous drops as a result of the economic
> > downtown. Act now and urge Congress to pass a long-term public
> > transportation bill that increases investment in transportation:
> > <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=Dr0wFyKYYM9creII7lVIl
> > 8NJb6DwTor7> Sign the National Public Transportation Petition now.
> > 
> > Signing the Petition has taken an even greater sense of urgency since
> > President Obama's call to enact a new, six-year transit and highway
> > authorization bill. The transportation funds in this bill will allow for a
> > continuation and expansion of vital programs to upgrade or replace
> > infrastructure, facilities and systems, as well as provide improvements for
> > the riding environment of public transit users.
> > 
> > Act now. The National Public Transportation Petition will be presented by
> > industry leaders on September 22 at an event in Washington, D.C. to
> > highlight to Congress the importance of public transportation across the
> > country. We cannot delay any longer -- urge Congress for swift action and
> > keep public transit investment on the national stage.
> > <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=mkHAMA6jbKNXSsIN%2Bcp
> > 6zcNJb6DwTor7> Sign the National Public Transportation Petition today. 
> > 
> > # # #
> > 
> > Reminder: Friday is International PARK(ing) Day. Join us in Seattle and
> > Tacoma to Reclaim Your City!
> > 
> > WHAT: Outdoor fun, games and prizes at International PARK(ing) Day
> > WHEN: Friday, Sept. 17, 9am-3pm
> > WHERE: Downtown Seattle -
> > <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=eMfpqG%2FxktioE3dMt3i
> > yCMNJb6DwTor7> 2nd Ave between University and Union; Union St between 2nd &
> > 4th Aves; Downtown Tacoma -
> > <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=i%2F%2B%2BwwaJ2k7vWV7
> > GYjftFjUBZGyF5%2FPw> Pacific Ave between S 7th-11th Sts
> > 
> > Brought to you by Transportation Choices Coalition, Streets for All Seattle,
> > Cascade Bicycle Club, Cascade Land Conservancy, Feet First, and Zipcar. For
> > more information about PARK(ing) DAY, check out
> > <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=7ijVVZ8BwlezFpX2WHVrc
> > cNJb6DwTor7> http://www.parkingday.org.
> > 
> > # # #
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Jennifer Olegario
> > Development and Outreach Associate
> > Transportation Choices Coalition
> > 811 1st Avenue, Suite 626
> > Seattle, WA98104
> > Phone: 206.329.2336
> > Fax: 206.329.2705
> > 
> > <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=qf0w406W7MlK3riq5azCf
> > MNJb6DwTor7> www.transportationchoices.org
> > 
> > 
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> > Are you getting emails for events in Seattle when you live in Spokane? We
> > may not have your correct address and phone number on file! If you have
> > moved or just aren't sure if we have your current contact information,
> > please email shefali at transportationchoices.org. We strive to provide you
> > with only the most pertinent information - from your city, your county, and
> > your legislative district - so please let us know if you're getting emails
> > from another area!
> > 
> > We respect the personal nature of email communication. Every effort is made
> > to offer only information on pressing transportation issues and involvement
> > opportunities. If you prefer not to receive emails from Transportation
> > Choices Coalition, please unsuscribe
> > <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=bvQaAu6HN3rY91ewpJAuk
> > MNJb6DwTor7> here. If you do not currently get our email Action Alerts,
> > please
> > <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=pQHqDNjM5hGhEvU8Ziwq7
> > sNJb6DwTor7> sign up here. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/TrackImage?key=253359322> 
> > 
> > _______________________________________________
> > nfbwatlk mailing list
> > nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org
> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nfbwatlk:
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> nfbwatlk mailing list
> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nfbwatlk:
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org/bennett.prows%40hhs.gov
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> nfbwatlk mailing list
> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nfbwatlk:
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org/mjc59%40q.com