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Take Action: Safe Walking Funding at Risk in Washington

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is poised to vote on the long-term Transportation bill next Thursday, February 2nd. Most of our Street Safety Improvements are funded by two federal programs: Transportation Enhancements and Safe Routes to School. Unfortunately the Transportation… Read more “Take Action: Safe Walking Funding at Risk in Washington”
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Happy New Year Fellow Pedestrians!

There is much to celebrate in 2011.  We thank all of you who wrote letters, signed petitions, showed up to testify, attended meetings and responded  to surveys. Your participation is crucial to our collective success  and we are very thankful… Read more “Happy New Year Fellow Pedestrians!”
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Let’s Reclaim more Territory in 2012

We’d love to hear from you on priorities you think we ought to focus on in 2012, please write them in the comment section below. We will adjust accordingly. As it is 2012 promised to be very busy: Pedestrian: Unfortunately… Read more “Let’s Reclaim more Territory in 2012”
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DOT study : Terrific but please more safety features

In the coming years our streets should be transformed for the better: the transitway on 34th Street will dedicate space for bus riders and bike lanes on 8th and 9th Avenues will dedicate space for bicyclists. In the process pedestrians… Read more “DOT study : Terrific but please more safety features”