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The Safe Routes to Schools National Working Group includes three Task Forces: The Federal Funding Task Force: This Committee is examining and will make recommendations on federal funding strategies for Safe Routes to Schools. The Program Model Task Force: This Committee is responsible for evaluating the various program models at the state and local levels and for recommending how funds can be best used. The Data Collection Task Force: This Committee, which will include government agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will begin to evaluate and compare the successes of various Safe Routes to Schools programs. On February 5, 2002, Congressman James Oberstar will be convening a special Safe Routes to Schools presentation for Congressional delegates, State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators, and Agency leaders. The League of American Bicyclists, which is working with Congressman Oberstar's office on this event, will present recommendations from the Safe Routes to Schools Working Group at the meeting. Marin County Bicycle Coalition's Executive Director, Debbie Hubsmith, has also been invited to Washington to make a presentation at this important meeting. In 2003, Congress plans to reauthorize the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. This transportation expenditure bill will include funds for all transportation projects for the following six years. The LAB Working Group aims to make Safe Routes to Schools a featured proposal for this important funding package.