Sarah Abel

Planner creating more sustainable, safe, and thriving places for all Marylanders by day. Travel, coffee, dogs and cycling by night. Opinions are my own.

[Randy Clarke @wmataGM]

We said Tap Ride Go would be live on rail by end of May and before World Pride and proud to say Team Metro delivered. Today you can now use your credit or debit card to use @wmata 🚇. Incredible effort by team & partners to make America’s Metro System even better! #wmata

[Hayden @the_transit_guy]

This man opened everyone’s eyes to how we can reshape our cities, and I and many generations of people are forever in debt for his vision for a brighter and cleaner future. May he rest in eternal peace.

[Jonathan Berk @berkie1]

Density is not overcrowding.

When we artificially constrain our housing supply, we force people into overcrowding situations as a result of a fear of adding modest density, often mislabeled as 'overcrowding.'

🖼️ @cayimby

[Parking Reform Network @Parking_Reform]

🚨 Research Intern Wanted 🚨

Fully remote, $25/hour, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on parking reform advocacy.

Apply Today!

https://t.co/sTA7bVDyv3

[MD Dept of Planning @MdDPlanning]

Governor Moore, joined by Senate President Pro Tem Malcolm Augustine and House Speaker Adrienne Jones, Secretary Rebecca Flora (@RLFlora 2nd from right back row) and other MDP staff, shown here at the April 9 bill signings.

[MD Dept of Planning @MdDPlanning]

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Sustainable Growth and Equitable Housing Moves Forward in Maryland
- Revitalizing Smart Growth by focusing on Sustainable Growth principles
- Renames the Smart Growth Subcabinet to the Sustainable Growth Subcabinet
- Extends subcabinet membership to Maryland @MDMEMA
...

[Sarah Abel @s_abel]

Sending hope for the people on the Key bridge during the collapse in #Baltimore overnight and first responders as they continue rescue phase.

[CNN Breaking News @cnnbrk]

Two people have been rescued from the water after a Baltimore bridge collapse. The city's fire chief says it remains a search-and-rescue effort. https://t.co/CLFOHE79nI

[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

One year after Paris had built 52km of “corona tracks”, 60% of users were new cyclists, and the proportion of women increased 14%.

With 62% public support, €250m will be invested by 2026 to make those popup lanes permanent, add 130km more, and build 130,000 bike parking spaces.

[GHSA @GHSAHQ]

GHSA and @NRSForg are proud to provide grants to support safe youth active mobility in underserved areas. Making walking, biking and riding a scooter more the norm means safer roads for everyone.

https://t.co/gA4gLDCpyO

@DOTHawaii @SHIFTidaho @zerodeathsMD @OregonDOT @TxDOT

[Sarah Abel @s_abel]

@anniefryman @Itcouldbeme2019

[Sarah Abel @s_abel]

We can learn from what has worked in @Cycling_Embassy to make more #sustainable communities and get people out of cars.

[Sarah Abel @s_abel]

A key to #multimodal planning is ensuring people can easily switch between modes at transit hubs. So @USDOT, @Amtrak, @DDOTDC, @BaltCouncil, why is there no secure place to park my bike at #DCUnionStation and there are no shared bikes or scooters at #BaltimorePennStation?

[Federal Highway Admn @USDOTFHWA]

FHWA opened applications today for up to $44.5M in Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program competitive grants to fund projects that will focus on building & improving networks of safer & connected bicycle & pedestrian infrastructure. https://t.co/sKypvoFQbZ

[U.S. Department of Transportation @USDOT]

Behind every fatal crash, there's a family that is missing a loved one. Our department's priority is safety, and together we're working to create a world where everyone can reach their destination safely.

[U.S. Department of Transportation @USDOT]

Transportation is the biggest contributor to the climate crisis in the U.S. and we're working to be part of the solution. Improving our active transportation networks reduces air pollution and gives Americans more options to get around. https://t.co/P2cQlqN01B

[David Zipper @DavidZipper]

It’s nonsensical – and very dangerous – that cars can be driven 50+ mph over the speed limit.

In @voxdotcom, I wrote about the growing movement to require speed governors. 🧵

https://t.co/ofH3M0sI2t

[MADD @MADDNational]

MADD applauds new recommendations charting a path to #NoMoreVictims of impaired driving.
Traffic Safety Experts Call for Urgent, Phased Approach To Getting Drunk and Impaired Driving Prevention Technology in All New Cars, Saving 10,000 Lives Annually
https://t.co/05RjlA2Bz0

[Ken McLeod 🚴🚵🏃🚲 @Kenmcld]

Good article discussing why distraction is worse in US than Europe (as part of explaining why US traffic deaths are 2x+ rates in Europe)

It's too bad the 2010 Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving was abandoned https://t.co/emyYOdbK1I

[Ken McLeod 🚴🚵🏃🚲 @Kenmcld]

"we should recognize that when someone like a small child is involved, the 'safe road users' net is essentially made out of gossamer, so the other, higher layers better be made out of increasingly dense steel mesh."

We somewhat realize this with school zone speed limits

[Ken McLeod 🚴🚵🏃🚲 @Kenmcld]

Interesting study finding that the built environment influences whether a person walking or driving is found at fault for a crash

Makes it even more frustrating when the built environment context is missing from crash reporting https://t.co/3Kpub34v83