Shoshana Akins

urban planning + public health. engagement + equity. keeping it going. she/her.

DMs are open for POC, queers looking for mentorship in planning.

[dalton @indaltonwetrvst]

"lgbt" stands for "lets go by train" because queer people LOVE public transit

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

Interested in transportation planning + equity? Excited about data-driven decision-making? Come work with me @DVRPC as an Equity Policy Intern for Summer 2024! Apply here: https://t.co/nTbxxXqsnd.

[J @julestrainman]

Good mornin, there is currently a cow wreaking havoc on the NEC in Newark

[Mike Bird @Birdyword]

In Tokyo there is a Philadelphia themed bar, which was set up because the guy who runs it loved Philadelphia soul music, and wanted to set up place that only played that. Eagles games on the TV, cheesesteak on the menu.

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

Get ready to talk safety + equity 🦺🚉🚲🚶‍♀️🚇 See y'all there!

[DVRPC @DVRPC]

DVRPC’s @sh_akins will be speaking at @USDOT’s Equity in Road Safety Webinar Series on “Elevating Equity and Safety in Project Prioritization” on Wednesday, November 15th at 1 pm ET. Learn more: https://t.co/KFUuATYUjp

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

I’m an MFL girlie but the BSL line fit too well on a costume 🚇👻✨ @SEPTAPHILLY

[Danielle Baskin @djbaskin]

Week of Cone RETURNS for halloween. This time, witches adorned with traffic cone hats perform a ritual on a waymo

[DVRPC @DVRPC]

What do you hope the Greater Philadelphia region is like in the year 2050? DVRPC wants to hear from you! Share your vision by taking a survey and enter to win a $50 gift card: https://t.co/dZv9g2DgSZ

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

Come work with me on some excellent equity planning projects! DM me if you have any questions about the position.

Salary is $45,000 plus full benefits (including health, dental, life insurance, vacation, holidays, + retirement contributions) during the Fellowship year.

[DVRPC @DVRPC]

Apply to @DVRPC’s Planning Fellowship! The year-long fellowship provides an opportunity for individuals from underrepresented communities to work across various departments at DVRPC. Applications are due October 27. Learn more: https://t.co/N8mXpJ4hsR

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

Honored to be on this committee and so looking forward to working with this group!

[DVRPC @DVRPC]

DVRPC's @sh_akins has been appointed to @USDOT's Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. She will join 23 other experts to provide advice and recommendations on advancing equity. Learn more: https://t.co/IX6ibgFbUn

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

West Philly is best Philly, y’all. Additionally, elevated subway is best subway.

[Chris Hytha @Hythacg]

West Philadelphia - The Market Frankford Line.

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

I just saw an off duty SEPTA driver get Uber Eats delivered to her bus. Just right there on the side of the street. She’s truly mother for that one.

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

@illingston Okay from my very scientific research, Gemini is related to the throat, lungs + breath and the moon is related to lungs + asthma and the moon will be in Gemini 3/25/23 - 3/28/23. So… YIKES and also maybe yes pandemic???

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

@NifMuhammad It was truly gorg! The question I wanted to ask in the Q&A is if you know your sun/moon/rising and/or other main elements of your birth chart + would drop them on main 👀 I texted @alyssakeiko to see if they knew but they weren’t sure.

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

@rachsyme Filipinx is delish + it is absolutely gorgeous https://t.co/uGw7UlsKDk

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

Looking to interview + hire by February 2023. Position will be within the Office of Communications + Engagement, managed by me. Please retweet + refer people our way @5thSq @SEPTAYAC @PlanPhilly @yiphilly @PhilaCPI @BHPNetwork @IAP2USA @planetizen

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

#JobAlert in #Philly: interested in equity, policy writing, + community engagement? Have experience in planning, public participation, social science research, or public health? Apply for @DVRPC Public Participation Planner job now: https://t.co/08j51LTEmU

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

@alyssakeiko STRONG AGREE.

[Shoshana Akins @sh_akins]

Watching the game on a TV tonight but still refreshing @alyssakeiko’s tweets.

[Christina Grace @C_GraceT]

No, we’re not like “watching the game” but we are airplaying @alyssakeiko’s tweets between episodes to catch up

[Archbishop Deshaies @HouCounterplot]

Brother, the Philadelphia f**kin’ Phillies just fired off seven missiles on national television.