Advocacy
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Could Building Bike Lanes Become America’s Next Big Infrastructure Project?
Bike lanes and trails aren't just small, local projects; they're key components of a national effort to end climate change. A new advocacy tool seeks to get Americans to treat them as such.
August 14, 2023
How to Advocate For Transit and Bike Improvements From Inside a Government Agency
"As agency staff or an outside consultant, your hands might be officially tied…but you can still kick."
August 4, 2023
How Sacramento’s Massive Bike Valet Program Is Fueling (and Funding) Its Cycling Movement
A Sacramento bike advocacy org is using bike valet service to steady the books while getting butts out of cars.
July 28, 2023
Your City May Be Rethinking Parking Rules
TransForm has a guide to help you advocate for smarter parking policies that can lead to a greater housing supply.
July 20, 2023
To Win Your Transit and Bike Goals, You Need to Talk To Strangers
Here's how — even for the introverts in the crowd.
July 17, 2023
How ‘Strategic Escalation’ Can Help Advocates Win Their Sustainable Transportation Goals
You might not need to host a massive die-in on a highway ramp or sue the DOT to win a better transportation future for your community. And even if you do, it's important to lay the groundwork first.
June 28, 2023
‘Citizens Academies’ for Transit Riders Teach Self-Advocacy
Courses offered by advocacy groups can help public transit riders, enthusiasts, and community stakeholders understand their local transportation systems and power structures.
Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza
June 21, 2023
