US Representative John Curtis (R-UT) recently joined the Congressional Bike Caucus, an informal, non-partisan group that supports politics and safe infrastructure for cycling.
“As mayor, I took pride in setting an example and rode my bike to work every day to help reduce emissions and support my personal health,” said Rep. Curtis. “We should do everything we can to make it easier for local communities to efficiently plan for vehicleless transportation. I am proud to join the non-partisan bicycle caucus to share these benefits with my colleagues in Washington. “
The announcement follows Rep. Curtis ‘recent participation in BikeWalk Provo on his “world famous bike ride” through central Provo, Utah, where several program volunteers encouraged him to join the caucus, according to a statement from Rep. Curtis’ office.
“We thank Rep. Curtis for his contributions to the safe and accessible cycling and walking infrastructure in Provo,” said Austin Taylor, CEO of BikeWalk Provo. “Provo benefited from his vision, and we believe Utah and our nation will too.”
Prior to his 2017 election to Congress, Rep. Curtis served as Provo Mayor from 2010 to 2017. During his tenure, Rep. Curtis campaigned for several active transportation solutions, including protected bike paths on Cougar Boulevard, the Utah Valley Express express bus service, and improvements to the Provo River Trail. Rep. Curtis has long seen cycling as a bipartisan solution to tackling climate change, auto emissions and transportation problems in American cities, according to a statement from his office.
The caucus, chaired by US Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), has more than 130 members from 39 states and the District of Columbia. It has helped postpone cycling laws like the Bike to Work Act, which created a tax break for commuting bikes. Since 2000, the work of the caucus has helped bicycle commuting grow by 60 percent across the country.
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