“The suburbanization of poverty…has meant that more lower-income Americans… have moved to communities built around the deadliest kinds of roads: those with multiple lanes and higher speed limits but few crosswalks or sidewalks.” @nytimes (1 of 3) tinyurl.com/bdh9sbkh
Here in Atlanta, where pedestrian deaths are at crisis levels, just 10% of our streets account for more than 50% of all our pedestrian fatalities. One solution is clear: Safer street design saves lives. (2 of 3)
.@letspropelatl’s story map, published last month, details the toll of—and solutions for—Atlanta’s crash epidemic. letspropelatl.org/timeforact…
Rebecca Serna retweeted
The scary thing is these are conditions a few blocks away from 2 schools & this is how much space drivers claim when there are no PBLs. We should center protected space especially around the travel of kids @ATLDOT @apsupdate @AmirForATL
I made it sound easy but it's not easy...it is simple though. If streets are designed so people drive at safe speeds - let's say 25 mph - they are dramatically less likely to kill someone if there is a crash.
“Decatur has long been a leader when it comes to creating spaces that are safe and welcoming for people walking and biking.” atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/11…
With so many recent crashes, especially involving people walking, we need a sense of urgency at state, regional, and local levels to deliver projects that make streets measurably safer #VisionZero
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There is no one single solution to Atlanta’s traffic woes. Rather, a combination of high-quality, accessible, equitable transit, bike lanes, and safe streets will help to make our city an easier place to get around—and a better place to live for all. tinyurl.com/bddxm7ej
I covered FOUR extended RED ALERTS - complete interstate closures - overnight Saturday and the @WSBTraffic Team and I covered a serious of major messes last Wed. PM. This is all more proof we need more ways around our fair town. Latest for @wsbradio & @ajc wsbradio.com/news/local/grid…
“Pedestrian deaths are the highest they’ve been in four decades” and Atlanta’s communities of color are the most impacted. This epidemic is fixable. (1 of 3) 11alive.com/video/news/local…
These deaths are not inevitable “accidents.” We can stop them by fixing the dangerous street design causing disproportionate car-crash deaths on just ten percent of Atlanta streets. These streets are often located in communities of color. (2 of 3)
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Pedestrian safety is a choice we can make. Let’s transform our streets, #Atlanta, into spaces that are safe for everyone, not just for those behind the wheel. (3 of 3) atlvisionzero.com
Hey @MARTAservice where's the 10:30 pm route 24 bus from Edgewood? It's not here, not on the real-time bus, and didn't see an alert.
Bus route I grew up on: 33 Briarcliff (RIP) 🏫
Bus route I spent young adulthood riding to work, bars, and dates: 71 Cascade 🤩
Route I ride with my family, to the movies, to get Downtown: 21 Memorial 🚸
What route do you rely on?
#TransitEquityDayATL
Rebecca Serna retweeted
Tomorrow is #TransitEquityDayATL. @letspropelatl has some actions for ya'll in addition to riding transit.
And at USI, we are continuing cross-sector partnerships to improve health access through transit #S4A in addition to our #micromobility lab co-directed @Fei_Li1
Headed to @CityofAtlanta @andreforatlanta #TransitEquityDayATL press conference on @MARTAtransit @googlemaps @letspropelatl #Wheresmybus🤔
Just signed this petition created by Quanisha Ball's mother. Quanisha was killed trying to cross 7-lane Scott Blvd. "Add laws to protect pedestrians. We can make a difference!" #Justice4Quanisha chng.it/fSgx6wgs via @Change
Had a close call recently while crossing Atlanta's deadliest street (Mom, please don't watch this video) It shook me up and reminded me (as if I needed another reminder) how far we have to go, despite the progress we've made. This work is personal to me as it is to many of you.
Everyone needs to get places safely & the lack of good transportation options is holding us back as individuals and as a city! If this resonates with you, support safer streets & sidewalks + better transit for #GivingTuesday. Donate to @letspropelatl: GaGives.org/organization/Pro…
Rebecca Serna retweeted
This motivated me to donate to @letspropelatl #GivingTuesday
