Here's our roundup of this week's must-read posts.
This week endorsements are in for Wards 1, 6, and the at-large DC Council seat in play during the Democratic primary.
Also, reducing trips that people take by car in DC would turn around our failure to achieve Vision Zero. So why does the District's car reduction goal seem to be adding more car trips?
Finally, we look at how DC could reverse decades of health inequities by making it safe for more kids to bike around their city.
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Our endorsement for Ward 6 DC Council: Charles Allen
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by Endorsements • May 5, 2022
Allen faces no challenger in the primary, and he’s been a consistent champion of transportation policy that’s sometimes more progressive than we ourselves could dream up.
Our endorsement for Ward 1 DC Council: Brianne K. Nadeau
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by Endorsements • May 5, 2022
Councilmember Nadeau’s bold vision and extensive track record on housing and transportation demonstrate her ability to meet the moment.
Our endorsement for at-large DC Council: Lisa Gore
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by Endorsements • May 6, 2022
Lisa Gore is the best challenger for a Council seat that needs change.
DC’s current car trip reduction goal is woefully inadequate
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by Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors) • May 5, 2022
DC’s current plan is to ADD 150,000 daily car trips to our roads.
Tackle child health inequities by making it safe for kids to bike
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by Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Executive Director) • May 2, 2022
Kids need at least an hour of physical activity each day for their health. DC’s expanding bike network might put that within reach for many more children.
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