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Closing Post Street in San Jose will help it become permanently vibrant and walkable. “We’re closing down a street to open a community." – Mayor Matt Mahan

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Congestion pricing in NYC has reduced traffic volumes, improved travel times, and made streets safer. "Calmer streets are a win for parents." @nydailynews.com

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A majority of Californians support High Speed Rail. A majority of CA's High Speed Rail funding has come from our state, not the feds. We are going to build High Speed Rail, no matter what Trump and Musk say. ktla.com/news/califor...

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As Trump and Musk swing a wrecking ball at the Dept of Ed, I’m wondering if it’s a lack of understanding of the department’s vital functions, or because tax cuts for the wealthy is more important to them than building our future, or because they simply don’t care www.aft.org/column/prote...

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"When the jury summons for federal criminal court arrived in my mailbox in November 2023, I knew I had to answer it," @oberandout.bsky.social writes. "I had to answer this one because in my gut I knew it wasn’t going to be just any old criminal case."

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Electric vehicles are saving families money, reducing harmful pollution, and providing jobs in our communities. This Valentine's Day, @sierraclub.org collected some sweet stories to show how much we love electric bikes, cars, trucks, buses & trains! #EVLoveStory ❤️⚡ www.sierraclub.org/articles/202...

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Trump's anti-EV actions and tariffs would be terrible for auto workers, says Ford CEO Jim Farley. Auto manufacturers are sounding the alarm about potential auto job layoffs if Trump moves forward with his plans ⏰

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Ford CEO to Trump: Repealing the electric vehicle tax credit could risk automaker jobs in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

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The 2025 Leaderboard is out- despite steady progress, no automaker has achieved even a 50% score on clean supply chains. Compare who is leading and who is lagging in key categories such as steel decarbonization and worker's rights with our new web game, Race to the Top. leadthecharge.org

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📣 Over 130 mayors and local leaders from 39 states are urging members of Congress to preserve the clean energy tax credits, which are saving Americans money, supporting energy independence, and creating healthier communities. www.climatemayors.org/post/electiv...

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If you have been considering an ebike, this is a great guide to more affordable options. I realize it is still $$ but far cheaper than a car and can easily do 50% of people’s regular trips! open.substack.com/pub/bikeshop...

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Among the many things that are good and true in this world is the fact that Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie's "Sugarcane" got an Oscar nomination for best doc.

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Excellent discussion featuring Sarah Goodyear & Doug Gordon with special guest award–winning filmmaker Adam McKay on thewaroncars.bsky.social podcast! Adam talks about using humor to tackle serious topics in his films & the need for urgent collective climate action. thewaroncars.org/2024/11/12/1...

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The climate crisis threatens us all, and the US must lead the world by example: cutting deadly fossil fuel emissions to protect public health. Trump's decision to once again withdraw from the Paris climate agreement is a dereliction of duty. Our statement: www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

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Nationwide snowfall is 58% of normal. This is the second least snowy start to the season in at least the last 17 years — only 2023, last year, had less snow at this point. The first East Coast winter storm could arrive in January. ❄️ www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024...

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Sea level rise is skyrocketing in the U.S. South. Scientists are beginning to understand way. Happy to play a part in this awesome piece with colleagues @johnmuyskens.bsky.social, Simon Ducroquet, Kevin Crowe, and @bananafish.bsky.social. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

submitted 73 days ago • 7 comments

Recording this @streets.mn podcast with @ianrbuck.bsky.social & @stinamo.bsky.social was so fun. Give a listen and act! See you on the bus to the trail. streets.mn/2024/12/16/t...

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Rankings like this can be SUPER useful for identifying a few concrete, specific issue cuts that you can pressure your state DOT to fix, complete with data on how they're doing compared to peer communities. Talked to @bikeleague.bsky.social about how they hope advocates will use this year's edition.

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Awesome #Kickstarter project: Help Rossana, a mobile espresso experience, make their coffee truck battery and solar powered! #Arlington #coffee #electrictruck www.kickstarter.com/projects/mak...

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NEW STARTER PACK! I decided that “Better Transportation & Mobility” deserved its own starter pack. There are others out there on transportation, streets, bikes, public transit etc but this one has my faves. Who have I missed? Please explore, follow and share! #UrbanistShoutOut go.bsky.app/MBL7PrE

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Great news! EPA just announced $735 million in funding for communities to purchase over 2,400 zero-emission trucks and buses. The awards will go to fund projects across 27 states, three Tribal Nations and one territory. #CleanRide4Kids #RouteZero www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

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Wrote about Capital Bikeshare: ggwash.org/view/97701/c...

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The Illinois Pollution Control Board took hours of testimony in support of vehicle standards to improve air quality. Advocates are counting on the board to act particularly for communities near warehouses, which are overburdened by diesel pollution. @wttw.bsky.social news.wttw.com/2024/12/02/a...

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The @bikeleague.bsky.social is an incredible organization working to bring #bikejoy to everyone, and making our communities more bicycle-friendly for all. Please consider supporting the Bike League. #GivingTuesday secure.givelively.org/donate/leagu...

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Yes, pretty much all the smart people I asked about Sean Duffy think he's yet another Trump loyalist + climate skeptic with almost no experience with the sector he'll be managing. But if he's serious about "taking an ax" to wasteful DOT spending, maybe he could start with highway expansion.

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I'm excited to see @GovofCO and state leaders come together today to articulate a vision for improving Colorado's #transportation system over the next decade, tackling #affordability #climate #health #convenience and #quality of life. Our press release: t.co/0QQB8mjUFB

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Institutional investors are telling Toyota: 1) Reform and address the scandals at Toyota. 2) End deceptive marketing for hybrid vehicles. Hybrids are a transition bridge to nowhere. 3) Embrace a long-term strategy to become the global leader in affordable EVs. carbontracker.org/troubled-toy...

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Today is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and the Ride for You Life. Hundreds of us rode from Wood Acres Elementary School in Bethesda, MD to the Lincoln Memorial in DC in memory of Sarah Langenkamp. Our roads exist for everyone. #VisionZero #WDoR2024

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Join me tomorrow for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Walk with me from Freedom Plaza to the Lincoln Memorial at 11 am, ride w/others from Bethesda to the memorial at 9:30 am, or just join us for the rally at 12/12:30. waba.org/event/ride-f...

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Beautiful fall morning bike ride with #Ward5FamilyBiking! #BikeJoy

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The #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw is 3 years old today! From electric school buses and trains to EV chargers there’s so much transportation progress to celebrate. #ChargingUsForward www.chargingusforward.com/bil-annivers...

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NEED SOME GOOD NEWS? The EU now generates more electricity from wind and solar than from fossil fuels. Graph from @natbullard.bsky.social using @emberenergy.bsky.social data.

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In US cities, ~2/3 of crash deaths occur on streets owned by the state – not local gov. Outdated, deadly state roads are preventing cities from building the safe, comfortable, and transit-friendly streets that residents want. My deep dive, in @vox.com 🧵 www.vox.com/future-perfe...

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Last month, I checked out the first location of Rove, a new spin on a gas station w/o gas. The EV-focused charging spot/upscale market symbolizes a growing push by gas stations & convenience stores to get drivers to plug in. My latest for @fastcompany.bsky.social www.fastcompany.com/91226613/ele...

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A Harris-Walz administration will put in motion an inspiring agenda to advance reliable public transit, affordable housing, and climate justice. Vote for Harris-Walz. ggwash.org/view/97475/t...

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Some carmakers are clinging to gas guzzlers and scaling back EV plans, waiting until the transition is more convenient. But, we are barreling toward a changing climate and can't afford any delays. Let’s break free from fossil fuels and put our health & planet first www.sierraclub.org/articles/202...

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When VP Harris proposed adding an at-home care benefit to Medicare, the need hit home for this Gen Xer. No, making it happen (paying for it, building a workforce) won't be easy. But she opened up an important, long overdue conversation on an issue that affects so many of us. My latest (gift link):

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A publication has a responsibility to share what it knows about presidential candidates and explain what the election means for the future. A responsibility the Washington Post just abdicated. www.scientificamerican.com/article/vote...

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During crises like extreme weather events, government should enable help, not make the situation worse. We need leaders that are guided by empathy & compassion and are emotionally intelligent. This is only offered by the Harris-Walz ticket. #climate #election2024 #vote

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I can’t remember if I cried when I cast my ballot for Obama in 2008, but when I saw Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on my ballot today, my eyes welled up with tears. I’m just one little blue dot in South Carolina, but when I cast my vote today, I felt myself filled with great hope for the future. 🩵💙🇺🇸💙🩵

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started a sustainable cities starter pack: let me know others that should be added go.bsky.app/7MbyaUn

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Calling all #hunters and #anglers: On Monday, 10/14 at 6 pm ET, Outdoor Life Mag will host Hunters + Anglers for Harris-Walz, a virtual call to mobilize conservationists, rural Americans, and responsible gun owners to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Join us! events.democrats.org/event/722945/

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The Train Lovers for Harris-Walz community will host two in-person events next week to support Harris-Walz. After our successful zoom call in August, we started organizing fundraisers to continue the momentum! www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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