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We support the National Transportation Safety Board investigating last Thursday's deadly crash on I-35 that killed five - including an infant and a child - and left almost a dozen more in serious condition. I-35 is dangerous. There must be real action taken. www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-...

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Our thoughts go out to those lost and the communities impacted by this tragic crash on I-35, which has cost at least five lives - including two children. www.kut.org/austin/2025-...

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Big thanks to @activetowns.bsky.social for this great biking interview around downtown Austin with our very own Diego Martinez-Moncada and @adamgreenfield.bsky.social. Plenty of exciting news to catch up on in this rolling discussion.

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Today at 1pm, hear Safe Streets Austin Executive Director Diego Martinez-Moncada and Advocacy Director @adamgreenfield.bsky.social catch up with John Simmerman from Active Towns about the latest in Safe Streets Austin universe and the importance of great bike/pedestrian infrastructure in Austin.

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Austin Transportation & Public Works has just launched this interactive map showing all projects completed with the 2016, 2018, & 2020 mobility bonds. This is a great new resource, check it out: experience.arcgis.com/experience/2...

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Austin Transit Partnership's latest plans for light rail through Austin are live. Find out more about the plans and how you can get involved: communityimpact.com/austin/south...

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🗳It's TODAY!🗳 Election Day for the Austin runoff election is today. Polls are open until 7pm. District 7 residents, you're voting for your next Council Member. Go vote! Where & when to vote: votetravis.gov/current-elec...

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The opening night for the 37th Street Lights starts today at 6pm. Come enjoy one of the season's premier car-free street events! 🎄🥳 More info: www.kxan.com/things-to-do...

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Election Day for the Austin runoff election is TOMORROW! District 7 residents, this is your chance to elect your next Council Member. GO VOTE! 🗳🏃‍♀️ Full voting info: votetravis.gov/current-elec...

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Austin District 7 residents, TODAY is the last day of early voting in the runoff elections. GO VOTE! 🏃‍♀️ 🗳 All the voting info you need: votetravis.gov/current-elec...

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Our annual Safe Streets For All Party fundraiser on November 20th was a huge hit. We're already excited for next year! If you missed the event, you can still help us transform Austin's streets in 2025. Become a Safe Streets Austin Member today! www.safestreetsaustin.org/2024-fundrai...

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📣 Austin District 7 residents... You're voting again! Early voting for the Austin City Council District 7 runoff election runs today through 12/10, Election Day is 12/14. Here's everything you need to know about voting hours, locations, etc: votetravis.gov/current-elec... Go vote! 🗳🏃‍♀️

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A HUGE thanks to everyone who made last night's Safe Streets For All Party such a massive success! 🎉 We were blown away by the turnout and the support making Austin's streets amazing for all. Couldn't make the party? You can still support our work: safestreetsaustin.org/2024-fundrai...

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Here's more exciting news about tonight's Safe Streets For All Party... First: Come get inspired by these fantastic speakers! Get your Party ticket here: www.safestreetsaustin.org/party-2024

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It's finally here! Our big annual Safe Streets For All Party is TONIGHT, 6-9pm. Come enjoy one of the most exciting nights of the year! 🥳 Celebration, community, food & drink, live piano music, and more... it's all just a ticket away. Get yours now: www.safestreetsaustin.org/party-2024

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We're excited to announce our amazing speakers at tomorrow's Safe Streets For All Party. Come join the community and get inspired for a crucial 2025! Party tickets here: safestreetsaustin.org/party-2024

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It's almost here... TOMORROW, 6-9pm, it's our second annual Safe Streets For All Party! Don't miss out on celebration, food, drinks, special guests, and live piano music from Brian Grothues. Tickets are still available. Get yours now: safestreetsaustin.org/party-2024

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TWO DAYS left until our second annual Safe Streets For All Party! 🎉 Don't miss out on a fantastic evening of celebration, community, food, drinks, and much more! 🥳 Tickets available here: safestreetsaustin.org/party-2024

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The annual World Day of Remembrance to remember those lost in traffic crashes is THIS Sunday. At 5:30pm on Sunday, join us in front of the Texas State Capitol. We'll walk 4,167 steps to remember the 4,167 people killed in Texas in the past year. Event details: www.facebook.com/events/11112...

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Less than one week left until our annual Safe Streets For All Party, next Wednesday November 20th! 🎉 Great food, drink, company, special guests, and more await you. Let's celebrate our movement in 2024 and get ready for 2025. Get your ticket here: www.safestreetsaustin.org/party-2024

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This Sunday 11/17, 5:30-6:30pm, join us outside the State Capitol for the annual World Day of Remembrance to honor road traffic victims and to renew our collective commitment to transportation safety in Texas. www.facebook.com/events/11112...

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This event is coming tomorrow! Support the Red Line Parkway Initiative's goal of a 32 mile linear park through Austin, while enjoying good food and company.

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Our annual Safe Streets For All Party is coming NEXT Wednesday November 20th! 🎉 😆 🚲 Come enjoy food, drinks, special guests, & more. Let's celebrate an incredible year for our movement and get ready for 2025. Don't miss out! Get your ticket: www.safestreetsaustin.org/party-2024

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Support a 32 mile linear park along the Red Line by joining the Red Line Parkway Initiative's annual State of the Parkway event on November 14th! www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-t...

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Don't miss out on our November 20th Safe Streets For All Party! This will be an evening of food, drinks, community, and special guests. Join us! Get your ticket here: www.safestreetsaustin.org/party-2024

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You have until the end of today (it looks like) to tell TxDOT what you want in a statewide active transportation and transit network!

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Tell TxDOT what you want in its statewide active transportation and transit plans. Who knows, Texas could one day be an incredible place for walking, bicycling, and transit. Complete TxDOT's survey by 11/4: surveymonkey.com/r/SATPSMTP

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We're thrilled to announce our new Executive Director, Diego Martinez-Moncada! 🎉🥳 Diego brings over 10 years of experience in advocacy and transportation - and enormous vision, energy, and passion - to Safe Streets Austin. Find out more about Diego: www.safestreetsaustin.org/news-1/annou...

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The I-35 groundbreaking protest is today. Join us! Meet at 1:30pm, protest at 2pm. actionnetwork.org/events/prote... #rethink35 #nomorefreeways

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Good things come to those who wait! TxDOT is working on its first ever Active Transportation and Transit plan. 🙌 And they're asking for your input. Support this effort by sharing your thoughts before 11/4 on how Texas can be a great active transportation / transit state: surveymonkey.com/r/SATPSMTP

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This Sunday 12-2pm, join Austin Ghost Bike Project volunteers to paint and prepare ghost bikes for installation to remember those on bicycles lost to traffic violence. www.facebook.com/events/s/gho...

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Have you gotten your ticket to our Safe Streets For All Party on November 20th? This will be a fantastic night. Come enjoy food, drinks, community, and special guests and let's get ready for an incredible 2025! 🥳 Get your ticket here: www.safestreetsaustin.org/party-2024

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Don't miss out on our second annual Safe Streets For All Party on November 20th! Come enjoy food, drinks, special guests, and more as we celebrate an incredible year and help support us as 2025 approaches. Get your ticket here: www.safestreetsaustin.org/party-2024

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We're thrilled to announce our second annual Safe Streets For All Party on November 20th! 🎉 🥳 Come celebrate an incredible 2024 and get ready for an exciting 2025! More information and get your ticket: safestreetsaustin.org/party-2024

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You have until 10/18 to share your feedback about CapMetro's services, as part of plans to improve transit in Austin. Here's the survey: www.capmetro.org/transit-plan...

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In one of his last appearances on camera, the late Chris Riley, former Austin City Council Member, expressed his strong support for the CityLeap plan. Here's Council Member Riley's message to Council, and us all, urging the passage of CityLeap: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3Up...

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Our CityLeap plan calls for converting one or more lane on every Austin-owned arterial in city limits to bus lanes or protected bike lanes within five years. 😀 Sign the CityLeap petition today and support this crucial plan: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ci...

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