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The places where we live, work, play, and learn have a huge effect on our health. Today, for #NationalPublicHealthWeek, we join other public health professionals to share what makes a neighborhood healthy and equitable. Implementation is essential for achieving the intended outcomes of equity-focused transportation and land use policies but also a major challenge to creating safe, walkable streets. Our resource “Toward Equitable Transportation and Land Use Policies: Strategies for Advancing Implementation” provides government staff, elected/appointed officials, health equity and racial justice organizations, and funding entities with methods and strategies for building community power to advance implementation, which are drawn from local examples at the leading edge of this work. Access the resource here to learn about implementing equity in all policy stages: https://lnkd.in/ehJbtntV How we discuss community safety greatly impacts the health of our neighborhoods. A safe community is one where we all can live, work, and play without fear of violence or harm toward us or our loved ones. We partnered with Big Cities Health Coalition to highlight the importance of investing in communities at every level—especially in communities that have been most impacted by disinvestment, which is a result of systemic racism and class oppression. If we want to experience community safety, we need more investments in affordable homes, green spaces, living wages, and quality education. We also join more than 50 organizations as a member of the Community Safety Working Group and invite you to learn more about the Community Safety Agenda (https://lnkd.in/e32bXdC8) Learn more about how equitable investment in communities leads to a future that is healthy and safe for all of us: https://lnkd.in/e7_CqB3J #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #NPHW #PolicyChange #RacialJustice 

Accessible and affordable transportation isn't just about getting from point A to point B; it's about ensuring equal opportunities for all. Communities of color and low-income individuals often face disproportionate barriers to transportation, limiting their access to jobs, education, healthcare, and essential services. By advocating for increased subsidies and improved service in underserved areas, we can break down these barriers and promote economic mobility and opportunity for marginalized populations. #Equity #Transportation #TransportationEquity

The Future of Cities Relies on the Strength of Public Transportation: With opening remarks from Director of the Departmental Office of Human Rights, Irene Marion, the panel of transportation heavy hitters discussed the importance of public transportation for social and economic equity. Without good public transportation a large percentage of Americans have no chance of moving up the economic ladder. Racist policies from the fifties displaced people of color with highway projects through inter-city neighborhoods. Gentrification has further restricted access. When people dive it reduces ridership on buses and forces transit agencies to reduce the number of buses and frequency of routes. This creates an additional burden of workers that rely on public transportation to get to their jobs, shopping, healthcare, and childcare. Basic rights are human rights and public transportation is foundational for social and economic equity.#socialequity #APTAMobiltyConference #equalrights #publictransportation Opening Remarks: Irene M., Director of the Departmental Office of Civil Rights, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation  Moderator: Dorval R. Carter, Jr., Immediate Past Chair, APTA; and President, Chicago Transit Authority  Panelist: The Honorable Travis Stovall, Vice Chair for Public Transit, US Conference of Mayors, and Mayor, City of Gresham, Oregon  Panelist: The Honorable Eileen Higgins, County Commissioner, Miami-Dade, Miami-Dade Transit  Panelist: Ydanis Rodriguez, Commissioner, New York City Department of Panelist: Christopher Coes, Acting Under Secretary of Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation Panelist: Christopher C., Acting Under Secretary of Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation

Many of the largest U.S. cities are taking the lead when it comes to helping their residents and communities thrive. By prioritizing and implementing evidence-based policies like flavored tobacco restrictions, legal support for renters, greenspace access, and more, city leaders are making a difference! Find out how in this year’s new CityHealth report: https://lnkd.in/eMUHxFrT #PublicHealth #LocalPolicy #HealthEquity

We are excited to share another incredible initiative supported by the Oakland County Health Equity Council grants to address the ongoing systemic and racial health inequities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic! This time, we're spotlighting a project that addresses transportation challenges for individuals in Pontiac.  Recipient Story: "Our inspiration came from working with Oakland County’s Transportation Taskforce, Dustin McClellan, several other organizations, and SMART. This taskforce focuses on transportation options for individuals with no access or the inability to use public transportation. Thanks to the Health Equity Mini-Grants, we can offer free transportation to qualified Pontiac residents. While we have general funding for Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, and Monroe Counties, this grant specifically targets high-need areas like Pontiac and supports low-income individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities who face transportation barriers." Impact Statement: This project directly addresses the critical transportation needs of Pontiac residents. By providing free rides and mileage reimbursement, we are reducing isolation, enabling access to essential services, and fostering community involvement. The ability to pay drivers ensures continuous mobility for our participants, helping them maintain independence and improve their quality of life. This initiative not only meets immediate needs but also sets the stage for future funding and expanded resource opportunities. Together, we are breaking down barriers and empowering our community to thrive. 🌟 #PontiacCommunityFoundation #OCHECGrants #CommunityImpact #TransportationAccess #HealthEquity Oakland County, Michigan Government

𝘿𝙄𝘿 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙆𝙉𝙊𝙒? We are in the middle of 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 National campaign. Transit is ESSENTIAL! All Americans should be able to get to jobs, school, places of worship and to see their friends and family affordably and conveniently. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 for many people, their circumstances can limit their mobility. Transit might look different in smaller towns and rural areas than in big cities. But is no less of a LIFLINE! Over a million Americans in small and rural communities do not have access to or the ability to operate a car. 1 in 3 households only have one car. These people are left struggling to access jobs, services, and community life. This results in barriers to recreation, employment, medical care, and basic services for those most isolated from society like senior citizens, children, young adults, and veterans. The Week Without Driving was created to raise awareness to the policymakers at the local, state and national levels to invest in transit! 𝘾𝘼𝙏𝘼 𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨. 🐾🚐🚲 #WeekWithoutDriving

It was 2000. Today marks 24 years of the start of the Democratic National Convention that took place at the Staples Center in LA. At the time I was a member of the Bus Riders Union and of its planning committee and had been trained to and doing on-the-bus-organizing for a just public transportation system for a few years. I was 23. I was a young mother of a child under 2 years old and was working with other parents at schools in Pico Union to get free healthcare. On the day of the march I recall being nervous and excited. We had prepared and planned so much. The streets were lined with police in riot gear and on horseback everywhere. I was able to leave work and participate in this huge demonstration. I had a role to play aside from mobilizing the membership. We were calling out the party for not representing the people and as we walked and danced to downtown we chanted as loud as we could– “We are the BRU and this is our Fight! Mass Transportation is a Human Right!” Here we were, the bus riders, the immigrants, the students, the elderly, the women, representing the people’s anti-racist, anti-imperialist delegation. Today, more than ever, the party does not seem to have people’s interests in mind; not in the US nor the world. May all the years of organizing work all groups and organizations have done in the struggle for justice be fruitful. May there be an unshakable awakening of the masses. May there be an overwhelming transformation. May this be a turning point for all. #busrider #transitjustice #publictransit #freetransit #peoplestransit #dnc2000 #losangeles #organizingwork #organizingworks #mta #metrola #justice #publictransportation #masstransportationforthemasses #history

Love to see transit advocacy emerging in Utah! "A coalition of Utah stakeholders is launching the "Campaign for Public Transit in the 435," which will aim to bring better forms of transit to those who live in rural areas and engage legislators in the process...Lack of transportation can mean Utahns can experience challenges in securing a job because they can't get to work, to not being able to attend medical appointments as well as not seeing family and friends. A survey from Guiding our Growth found those in rural Utah strongly supported implementing public transportation, and investing in passenger rail came in a close second." https://lnkd.in/ez_3sSjA

National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) were proud to be joined by Andy Street and Clive Gilbert for the signing of the Accessible Transport Charter which aims to amplify the voices of disabled people, ensuring that transport services cater to the needs of everyone.   Prepared by Policy Connect and the Accessible Transport Policy Commission which work to remove transport barriers for disabled people across the UK, the Charter encourages local political leaders to work towards closing the transport accessibility gap - which refers to the Motability Foundation's research finding that disabled people make 38% fewer journeys than non-disabled people.                                                                                                                              According to the Charter, train stations often lack accessibility for disabled people. When coupled with misplaced refuse bins, uneven pavements, and a shortage of level crossings and appropriate signage, these factors can contribute to the widening #accessibility gap.                                                                                  Register your commitment to closing the transport accessibility gap today: https://bit.ly/4cPDofq   Find out more: https://www.ncat.uk/        National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat), WSP, Motability Foundation, Designability, Connected Places Catapult, RiDC (Research Institute for Disabled Consumers), Policy Connect, Paul Herriotts, Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin.  

The latest edition of Harnett County’s Economic Development Quarterly is here!