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If you’re a registered voter in Fairfax County -- you’ve got mail.
The Office of Elections has mailed a sample ballot to each of the county’s 730,000+ registered voters.
Details: https://t.co/8029Buauhm
Because of Metro, more than 9.3M metric tons of emissions were avoided in FY24.
Taking Metro isn’t just sustainable - it’s 20x safer than other options. By riding, nearly 30 deaths & more than 2,500 injuries are avoided each year.
More: https://t.co/nWR62V0cvb #wmata
"Researchers now estimate tens of millions of Americans may ultimately move away from extreme heat and drought, storms and wildfires. ... All of this suggests a possible boom for inland and Northern cities ... The young, mobile and middle class will be more likely to leave to chase opportunity and physical and economic safety." https://t.co/0mXlQnNuiL
Think cities can't breathe?
Urban forestry is our unsung hero, turning grey to green, slashing stress, cleaning air and water, AND fighting off urban heat like an eco-shield. 🌳
Let's champion our leafy warriors and transform our concrete jungles. 🏙
via @UNHABITAT
Better public transport and safe cycling infrastructure isn't about taking away people's freedom to drive - it's about giving them the freedom to not have to drive
You can’t call it an accident if you’re not doing anything to stop it.
Car crashes are caused by design factors we understand and can address.
Here’s what a bucket of paint can get you:
- Crosswalks.
- Narrower lanes.
- Curb extensions.
- Bike lanes.
@chenderson That "one jurisdiction" will be Virginia, the highest hurdle for Metro funding, with its "off-year" 2025 elections for governor, lt. governor and attorney general, as well as 100 statehouse delegates. Will Northern Virginia electeds be strong enough to get Metro funding passed?
Second meeting of the DMVMoves Taskforce complete. Metro’d out to New Carrollton.
Started finally getting to the meat & potatoes which is a regional dedicated funding source for WMATA. Def going to be interesting as 1 jurisdiction will be in the middle of an election yr in ‘25
...while @fairfaxcounty continues to CUT its investment in parks and green space. For example, the BOS insists on building another unneeded PAC in RTC under a proffer with BosProp, when a park is a completely legitimate alternative under the agreement.
STUDY: A recent analysis highlighted how investing in and creating additional parks, trails, and green space have become more crucial for economic development. It found “a strong correlation between park investment and economic vitality.” Via @FastCompany https://t.co/lmPX35UMVI