OPINION: "I lost my job at Caltrans for speaking out against a freeway widening. The rot in our transit planning runs deep," writes Jeanie Ward-Waller, a licensed professional engineer. https://t.co/LlNjki4EIL
"People aren't used to thinking of freeways as fossil fuel infrastructure, but they are." Once built, there's no going back, no making up for the extra driving by trying to convince people that a bus might be a better choice - we're stuck with it. https://t.co/llZ197skFF
New report alert! 🚨 Our new #Climate100 Report “California at a Crossroads” has arrived! 🚗🛻🚌
⭐️ NGP highlights our recommendations on how CA can reduce traffic & harmful emissions across the state by tackling the root causes of car dependence: https://t.co/a4o30RgdwK
Interested in learning more about funders collaborating to support equitable implementation of public funding? Check out an initiative supported by our Los Angeles Funders' Collaborative: https://t.co/qVKJDraznu
Curious about how to prepare your community to leverage an influx of public spending into equitable green infrastructure projects? @Funders_Network Urban Water Funders webinar highlights lessons from LA https://t.co/ptk6NcljQf @WaterFdn@SDCatalyst@Socalgrantmaker@NorCalGrant
People need parks! Exciting to see this @LuskinCenter evaluation conclude that the community-driven "Link" model is the best way of connecting underserved communities to public funding for green infrastructure. More funding for #ParkEquity.
https://t.co/KsDRCrlweM
Do you fund orgs in rural communities that have been affected by sprawl, wildfire & other climate-related events? We invite you to join us for our kickoff Rural Urban Interface Learning Group mtg on 8/8! https://t.co/Q1iHAZSR5G @NorCalGrant@Socalgrantmaker@SDCatalyst@CalCFs
✨Are you a visionary, dynamic & strategic leader with a passion for helping communities become more sustainable, prosperous, healthy & just?
✨Applications are now open for the position of TFN's President & CEO!
👉🏿Learn more here:
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YES to a future where everyone can live closer to jobs, services, and daily destinations! REAP 2.0 announces $352 Million in awards to create sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities that are inclusive and take strong strides toward reducing vehicle miles traveled. 😍
Eliminating excessive parking mandates can tackle housing, equity, and climate challenges. Join the parking revolution for affordable homes and sustainable transportation.
https://t.co/F52eJDrMSX
Our new report, #DividedByDesign, is here!
In it, we quantify the damage caused when 2 major highways, I-20 in Atlanta and I-395/695, were built through cities. The consequences continue. A thread 🧵(1/6)
https://t.co/yEAuZre1Mp