Working in partnership to build sustainable and just communities. city planner, e-bike and bus commuter, and Emmylou's dad.
Oakland, CA
Joined June 2011
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Don’t follow me anywhere else. Just remember that there are no good transportation solutions to bad land use decisions.
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What is the future of walking, biking, and rolling in Emeryville? Review and comment on the new Draft Active Transportation Plan (ATP) at emeryville.altaplanning.clou….
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Recently completed demonstration projects to provide safer routes to schools across San Mateo County. Pictured here are projects from East Palo Alto, San Mateo, & Daly City. With each meant to last at least 1 month, feedback will inform more permanent designs! #tacticalurbanism
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5% of people ride bicycles, so we can't do anything for them.
5% of people drive electric cars, so we're planning a national charging network.
Game changer!
BREAKING: @GavinNewsom signed into law our bill expediting approval of light rail, rapid bus, bike & pedestrian safety projects.
SB 922 allows communities to get these sustainable transportation projects - critical for climate action, safety & mobility - on the ground faster.
Police ticket 27 drivers during pedestrian safety operation on MLK berkeleyside.org/2022/07/21/…
My brother conducted 400 daily calls with experts to understand the pandemic and how we respond to it. Proud of him in creating this historical record.
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It’s here - North America’s FIRST ALL #electric engine has arrived in #LosAngeles. I got to test it out. It’s quiet, has a tight turning radius, smaller width, and most importantly will reduce harmful emissions. Tomorrow is the public unveiling at FS 82 in #Hollywood.
Advocates want $2 billion more for California Active Transportation Program. Governor's budget proposal gets halfway there according to @railstotrails. Up to Assembly. #calbikesummit
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SB 922 @Scott_Wiener will be heard by Sen. EQ Cmte on 3/28. Proud to co-sponsor w/ @metrolosangeles @BayAreaCouncil @SPUR_Urbanist @SVLeadershipGrp.
Vote YES to:
✅Reducing emissions
✅Connecting communities
✅Creating mobility choices
✅Improving public health
✅Creating jobs
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Tomorrow, March 16: Join us for our "TrADE Talk: Strategies for Transportation Alternatives Funding Implementation" webinar!
Register for free: rtc.li/ta-funding-strategies
A reminder that biking is social. We can and should do a lot to create safer and more comfortable streets, but do not discount the social determinants (friends, family, and co-workers who share their love for and know-how of biking).
Start around 9m 45s:
sfchronicle.com/podcasts/art…
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.@OakDOT has released its draft Grand Avenue Mobility Plan after consulting with residents, workers and West Grand/Grand Ave users in Oakland.
oaklandca.gov/projects/grand…
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Promises Made, Promises Kept: After the @sfmta_muni Bayview Community Based Transportation Plan in 2020 identified a Community shuttle as a highest priority, @AirResources has announced a $10.5 million grant award to bring this service to the Bayview
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A Clarification on Newsom's Budget Proposal for Active Transportation cal.streetsblog.org/2022/01/… via @streetsblogcal
Check it out 👀
1/3) Just unveiled: The new 2,590-mi Bay Area regional trail network map ➡️ railstotrails.org/batc!
As part of the 50+ member #BayArea Trails Collaborative, we’re working together to create this trail network. When complete, ~9/10 Bay Area residents will live within 2mi of it!
