🚴‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚌 Make your commute part of the solution this #EarthDay by opting for #walking , #cycling or #publictransit . Every step, pedal and public transit ride is a stride toward a better planet for everyone! 🌏

Today is #EarthDay2024 🌏

We’re celebrating by talking about how designing communities that are dense, walkable, transit-oriented, and green can lead to places that are not only more sustainable but also more affordable for all.

Read more in this blog ⤵️
smartgrowthamerica.org/earth-day-and-…

Read this guest post from NUMO Alliance about Community Connectors, a grant program that 'embraces a new approach that respects community wisdom while providing support and resources to make their plans and aspirations a reality.'

Learn more ⤵️
smartgrowthamerica.org/connecting-com…

History never says goodbye; history says see you later.
Charles T. Brown, MPA, CPD Smart Growth America #arrestedmobility #smartgrowthequity

With recent US #infrastructure investments, we have the opportunity to transform the development status quo — but only if projects center community voices, culture + aspirations.

These 3️⃣ place-based approaches offer a roadmap 🗺️ ➡️ Read in our 🆕 blog: bit.ly/3IMBVsn

Transforming Transportation is underway!

We are witnessing major advances in how transport is viewed on the global agenda, and many cities are leading the charge.

I was delighted to open #TTDC24 and urge for the finance needed to ensure the momentum continues.

Innovations and Policymaking at a City Level today with WTS International: Katherine Summerlin, Houston Public Works, Sharon Kershbaum, DDOT DC, Debra Johnson, RTD, Kim Lucas, Pittsburgh Mobility & Infrastructure, and Harriet Tregoning, NUMO Alliance.

Join us in learning how to host the Week Without Driving challenge Sep 30-Oct 6! Who's in? 🔗 in bio #WeekWithoutDriving

The Kensington cap is like a “Band-Aid over a huge wound. It doesn’t go far enough, and I mean that figuratively and literally,” said India Walton, an East Side resident and former candidate for Buffalo mayor. “Buffalo deserves more and better.”

bloomberg.com/news/features/…

🚶‍♂️👨‍🦯 🚶‍♀️ Walking through the bustling streets, 👩‍🦽🚴‍♂️ vibing to the beat of the town under your wheels, 🚋 free from traffic jams because you’re on the train, 🚌 flipping through a book on a bus.

In the episode 'Gender, Mobility, and Racial Identity: The American Diaspora', host Melissa Bruntlett (She/Her) will speak to tamika butler is @[email protected] and @VeronicaODaviselving on their perspectives on experiences related to racial and gendered mobility.

Register here 👉bit.ly/JointheEpisode

2024 Walking College applications are open unitl February 29. Learn more and apply at buff.ly/48ZyPfY

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation published the 2023 Update of the DOT Equity Action Plan. Charles Brown, DOT Advisory Council Member & Equitable Cities CEO is the 'Power of Community' Subcommittee Co-Chair. Read more: transportation.gov/priorities/equ…

#CleanerBuses are coming to a community near you! 🚍

Glad to see Federal Transit Admn U.S. Department of Transportation applying #ChargingUsForward principles to the Low/No-Emission Buses grant program.

Learn more about the recommendations: bit.ly/49dv7zn

Imagine #safestreets , reliable #publictransportation , and healthier neighborhoods.

Join us in building community-centered, climate-resilient places by urging our leaders to hit pause on destructive highway expansions.

‼️Add your name today: bit.ly/4bqrBUa #americawalks

Proud to have signed a letter calling out the continued funding of new highways and highway expansions.

We demand funding be allocated towards community-centered transportation priorities.

More details from this Streetsblog USA post ⤵️

usa.streetsblog.org/2024/02/06/fre…

Join the national effort to recognize #transitequity as a civil right and Get Transit on Track for Our Future!
There are various ways to sponsor #TransitEquityDay , Feb. 5, 2024!
Learn more here >> buff.ly/49nQ2Qd

Today we're celebrating #TransitEquityDay ! We need reliable, equitable, and sustainable transit. And in order to do that, we need fully funded operations and services.

Check out the events happening near you fighting for transit justice! actionnetwork.org/event_campaign…