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We are honored to be one of three recipients of the 2020 Local Vision Award in recognition of our Safe Routes to School Work. Each year, SVS presents the Local Vision Award to up to three organizations and/or individuals that have made outstanding contributions to creating better communities throughout the Sacramento Valley APA Section. The […]
For all of its challenges and heartbreak, COVID-19 has given us a glimpse of what could be possible. Streets are empty of cars commuting to work, school, and errands. The air is cleaner than it’s been in decades due to dramatically reduced amounts of driving. More people are out walking now than ever before – to stretch their legs, enjoy
On COVID-19, Mental Health, and the Desire for Public Space Read More »
The Safe Routes to School Conference in Tampa, FL last month consisted of many small group discussions around how do we sustain mature programs, prevent burnout, and tackle generations of inequitable funding distribution. However, if there is one takeaway that had the most profound impact it was this: none of us are doing enough to
2019 Safe Routes to School Conference Reflections Read More »
I just returned from the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) conference in Portland last week, and it was incredible to be part of a gathering of nearly 500 other planners and advocates from across the nation who are passionate about improving communities through active transportation. Other conferences I’ve attended have focused more broadly on planning
Reflections on Transportation Justice in Practice and in Outcome Read More »
WALKSacramento is working with the City of Rancho Cordova Public Works Department to gather community ideas and needs for walking and biking improvements between the Citrus Road Trail and Folsom South Canal along Folsom Boulevard and Sunrise Boulevard. The Sunrise Boulevard Walk/Bike Improvement Study will report these community ideas and needs to the City with
Designing Safer Trail Connections in Rancho Cordova Read More »