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Researchers found that perceived, not objective, walkability lowers CVD risk. Neighborhood safety, aesthetics, and connectivity matter. The food environment impact was unclear. Women, in lower socioeconomic status (SES) groups benefited most. https://lnkd.in/dzJSqpre #WalkabilityMatters #HeartHealth #PublicHealth #UrbanDesign #HealthEquity

Before rising to literary fame, Maya Angelou broke barriers as SF’s first Black female streetcar conductor at just 16. She refused to accept “no,” inspiring generations to drive change—literally and figuratively! #WomensHistoryMonth #BayAreaHeroes

David Bragdon highlights the crisis in rural bus service, where many towns lack vital transit links. Federal funds exist but are mismanaged. He argues for better planning to ensure effective service. https://lnkd.in/gbnSAQN6 #RuralTransit #PublicTransportation #TransitFunding #MobilityForAll #UrbanPlanning

Rules of thumb simplify decisions, but they also bias outcomes—especially in planning. Many transport and land-use "standards" are just rules of thumb that shape a system that’s, quite literally, "all thumbs." https://lnkd.in/gAysvrmU #UrbanPlanning #TransportPolicy #RulesOfThumb #Infrastructure #CityDesign

Visionary Catherine Bauer Wurster co-wrote America’s first federal housing act, insisting that decent homes are a public good. Her legacy lives on in every affordable housing policy that uplifts families across the Bay Area! #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryMonth #BayAreaHeroes #HousingEquity

CalSTA released CAPTI 2.0, outlining 14 actions to cut emissions. It prioritizes sustainable transit, road pricing, and zero-emission freight. Critics say funding still favors highways over green transport. https://lnkd.in/gFqx6AzZ #SustainableTransport #ClimateAction #GreenMobility #CleanEnergy

People say gas taxes pay for roads, but they’re like chipping in quarters for a dollar item. NYC’s tolls fund transit, just like a business balancing costs. Big users should contribute the most. https://lnkd.in/ghcQf3uY #TransportationFunding #PublicTransit #SmartCities #SustainableMobility #UrbanPlanning

Celebrating International Women's Day ??

Hiring: Part-time Operations Assistant This role will help streamline our operations through administrative support to the Operations, Finance, and Management teams, and the Transform Board. The Operations Assistant will be expected to work Tuesday and Wednesday from our office in Oakland. Please be aware this role is currently funded through December 2025, and while there may be potential to extend the role, this is not yet guaranteed. For more details and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gDRB3XA8

In 1910, Alice Griffith co-founded SF’s first Housing Association and pushed through new tenement laws that saved countless immigrant families from overcrowded slums. Her determination proved that safe, healthy housing can spark real change in our communities!