The Progressive Caucus is united in our position: any COVID relief package MUST include survival checks and enhanced unemployment assistance — the two most effective ways to put money directly in people's pockets.
RT if you're with us.
People in Seattle want Stay Healthy Streets so badly that some of them are taking the signs and moving them to their street.
I'm excited that we're going to discuss this at a council meeting in Bothell for the first time next Tuesday.
Vision Zero Team: speed limit reductions to 25 mph in/near urban areas with just signs reduced high end speeding (40+ mph) by 45-65%, collisions dropped by 18-39%, and injury collisions dropped by 11-31%.
Among US cities with a population more than 250k, Lincoln, NE has the highest cumulative self-response rate (71%), followed by Louisville, KY (69.1%) & Madison, WI (68.6%). Go to https://t.co/27A6j1EoGs and click "rankings here" above the map to explore more rankings. #2020Census
Our sewing group has sewed over 3000 masks, plus caps, gowns, and Tyvek suits for donation to vulnerable members of our community. Join us! We need help with sewing, running errands, donating materials or donating $ for supplies. #WAMaskChallenge https://t.co/bzN0vEQ9y9
Leaders with vision know this is a moment of reinvention. We won’t - and shouldn’t - go back to the way we were. We can reset our cities, embracing liveability, walking and cycling, clean air and prioritizing the safety of seniors and children. https://t.co/Yippfr41lM
TODAY 1PM ET / 10 AM PT: How (& should) cities limit vehicular traffic on some streets to help people remain at least 6’ apart?
What materials can cities use? How can cities effectively communicate these changes?
Register: https://t.co/VXuIQ4YHwY
The #StayHealthyStreets in the CD has been a huge success so far! It’s never crowded, but every few minutes you’ll see an elder walking, a couple running, a family walking their dogs, or kids biking in the street. Can’t wait for citywide expansion. Thanks @MayorJenny@seattledot!