The year is wrapping up and, whew, what a year it was. When we first started formulating the idea of ModeShift, we had no idea what kind of response weโd get from the community.
It has been incredible, to say the least!
Weโre a better community when we actively work to influence policies that support aging in place, including accessible transportation.
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Meet Judy Sarkozy, co-founder of Sarkozy Bakery. After sudden vision loss, Judy wasnโt ready to give up her independence, so she started riding the bus. โIt was hard at first, but now, Iโm very pleased.โ
Share your Metro story: https://t.co/PqGnmaiebK
#MetroStories#SarkozyBakery
This was produced by the โWheels of Changeโ seminar at @kcollege, in partnership with More than a cyclist in the UK, and @ModeShiftKzoo. Additional support was provided by the Center for Civic Engagement and Center for New Media Design, Monica Harmsen, and Lawrence Productions.
Wilson uses his bike to get everywhere he needs to go in and around Kalamazoo. He describes his daily commute to work as an opportunity to destress.
If you see someone like Wilson riding their bicycle, please give them the space they need and share the road.
Help Make Kalamazoo's Streets Safer! ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ฒ๐
Weโre creating an action plan to reduce traffic-related injuries and deaths and make our streets safer for everyone. Your input matters!
Take the quick survey https://t.co/petrsr9lWq
Share your ideas on the map https://t.co/WRWsQlqmB5
In 2023, a 30-year-old Comstock volleyball coach was hit and killed by a drunk, 79-year-old driver while walking home. The driver was sentenced to one year in prison, a sentence the coach's father feels is too short.
Full story: https://t.co/kzr5jBKM4E
We're embracing the #WeekWithoutDriving! From September 30-October 6th, weโll be giving up driving and joining the millions of people who travel across their communities by walking/rolling, cycling, public transit or other modes of transportation.
Together, we can foster safer, connected, #accessible communities for all. Are you ready to see the difference a week can make? Share your experiences, the barriers you've encountered, thoughts, feelings, and best practices on the ModeShift Kalamazoo General Discussion Group.