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Two powerful observations highlight how much public land is devoted to cars rather than people, with Santa Rosa City Councilmember Victoria Fleming emphasizing how streets privilege automobiles. This realization, combined with participation in the Week Without Driving campaign, underscores the equity issue for those unable to drive due to disability, age, or economic barriers. https://lnkd.in/grXJz_4r #WeekWithoutDriving #EquityInTransit #PublicTransportation #StreetsForAll #MobilityJustice

International Walk & Roll to School Day is rolling around again. This year’s celebration is on Wednesday, October 9, and our programs team is supporting 143 schools in Alameda County to make this happen with the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) program. https://lnkd.in/gcz4YsDx

MTC announced $60 million in grants to support local implementation of the Transit-Oriented Communities Policy and Climate Initiatives Program, aimed at improving air quality and quality of life in Bay Area communities. Grants will fund projects like zoning density, housing policies, mobility hubs, and charging infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/g6rcF-f5 #TransitOrientedCommunities #ClimateInitiatives #SustainableCities #BayAreaGrants #CommunityResilience

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As cities push for sustainable transportation, rising heatwaves challenge pedestrian mobility, reducing the willingness to walk. This study shows heat stress significantly impacts walking distance and accessibility, especially for non-White residents. https://lnkd.in/gytqN86h #SustainableTransport #UrbanHeat #PedestrianMobility #ClimateResilience #EquityInTransit

Small-scale neighborhood retail is seeing a revival post-Covid due to zoning reforms, shopping trends, and local incentives. Cities like Spokane are rolling back restrictions to allow corner stores in residential areas, enhancing walkability and reducing emissions while fostering community. https://lnkd.in/gmpMDerm #WalkableCities #ZoningReform #LocalRetail #CommunitySpaces

Reducing transportation emissions presents a significant public health opportunity, according to Ali Zaidi, President Biden’s climate policy advisor, who spoke at Climate Week NYC. He emphasized the need to decarbonize the sector, which is the largest source of U.S. emissions, highlighting the potential climate and health benefits of transitioning to cleaner energy. https://lnkd.in/gh-NjPWZ #DecarbonizeTransport #CleanEnergyFuture #ClimateAction #GreenTransportation #PublicHealthOpportunity

Nonprofits providing homeless services in California face major funding delays from the city, county, and state, making it hard for them to pay employees and maintain services. Some have turned down new projects, while others are borrowing money, paying high interest fees, and struggling to meet the overwhelming need for housing and aid. https://lnkd.in/gEeNuuCB #HousingCrisis #HomelessServices #AffordableHousing #FundTheMission

California already has several tools to incentivize cities to approve more housing. New laws passed in the state legislature would beef up the builder's remedy and the Housing Accountability Act. https://lnkd.in/g-fAMePm #CaliforniaHousingLaws #HousingPolicyReform #AffordableHousingCrisis #HousingAccountabilityAct

Gloria Bruce, the Program Director of Housing Security and Public/Private Partnerships at Crankstart (a local family foundation), recently joined Transform’s board of directors. We talked with her about her background in affordable housing, her current foundation role, and what excites her about Transform’s role in the world. https://lnkd.in/gu2wW-sz #HousingAndTransit #AffordableHousing #PublicTransitForAll #CommunityDevelopment #BayAreaAdvocacy