Imagining a wintry Guelph where the city's heart beats beyond the car Some ideas don’t fit neatly into op-eds or news columns. This piece is one of those, but we think it's a great way to humanize common issues many of us face - especially in the winter.

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#WinterCities #ActiveTransportation #TransitMatters #CityForPeople #MobilityJustice #CanadianUrbanism #TransportationEquity #CompleteStreets #VisionZero #UrbanPolicy #ClimateResilience #WinterMaintenance #WinterCycling #FutureCities #PolicyThroughStory

What I’ve Learned From Getting Transit Wrong — Streetsblog USA "Advocacy isn’t about pretending you’ve always been right. It’s about learning, adapting, and bringing those lessons into the fight for better transit and better cities."

Transit isn’t rejected—it’s about convenience. People choose what works.

Advocacy means fixing gaps, not forcing choices, and knowing more transit isn’t always better transit.

#TransitMatters #BetterCities #UrbanMobility #PublicTransit #CityLife

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Have you had a chance to read the #BmoreBusPlan? Check it out 🔗 www.mta.maryland.gov/bmorebus#res...

#MajorLeagueTransit #BetterTransitNOW #TransitRidersRally #BaltimoreTransit #TransitMatters #TransitAdvocacy #MobilityForAll #TransportationJustice #BaltimoreCity #BaltimoreTransportation

Over 2.6 million shared rides help rural PA seniors stay mobile every year. Without this service, many would be stuck at home.

‪@repneilson.com's ‬HB 1364 boosts transit funding in all 67 counties to keep seniors moving. #PAHouse #TransitMatters

A promotional flyer for a community town hall titled “ART Community Town Hall: Make Your Voice Heard!” It includes date, location, and time: Thursday, July 10th, 5:30–7:00 PM at Central/Unser Library (8081 Central Ave NW). There's an invitation for transit riders, local business owners, and community members to share input on Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART). The flyer highlights free food and public input opportunities. A photo at the bottom shows an ART bus under the iconic white canopy of a Central Ave station.

This slide features a header “Why ART Matters” and includes a list of ART’s impacts: over 10 million rides, high frequency, $800 million in new development (3x more than other areas), and a 65% reduction in serious crashes due to improved walkability and safety. A graphic of a stylized ART bus appears at the bottom.

Another slide titled “Why ART Matters,” continuing the list of ART’s benefits: improved job access, revitalization, lower cost than highway projects (compared to $500M for the I-25 S-curve), and positive climate impact through low-emission transit and fewer car trips. A colorful ART bus illustration runs along the bottom edge.

A bold graphic that reads “Let’s Show Up To Support Sustainable & Equitable Investments In ABQ!” Below is a photo of an ART bus traveling down Central Ave near Nob Hill East, passing the iconic retro “Motel” sign with colorful ART letters running down the pole. The bottom banner includes the URL www.strongtownsabq.org.

📢 ART Town Hall — July 10!
@abqride.bsky.social's ART system has logged 10M+ rides, cut crashes by 65%, and driven $800M in new development. Let’s show up and support smart, equitable transit.

🗓️ Thurs, July 10 | 5:30–7PM
📍 Central/Unser Library
🍕 Free food | 🎤 Public input

#ABQ #TransitMatters

Car ownership expenses can quickly add up, making commuting by car a rather costly choice. Public transportation, on the other hand, absolves passengers of the responsibilities associated with fuel costs, vehicle purchase, insurance, and maintenance.
#transit #transitmatters

Why Is Public Transportation Better Than Cars? Let’s look at reasons why public transportation is better than cars and why it is fundamental in changing the habits and mindset of citizens.

The availability of mass transit allows members of society to participate in events they otherwise wouldn’t be able to access whether it’s because they are unable to drive, can’t afford to, or simply choose not to.
#transit #transitmatters
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These Animated Videos Show Just How Much Space Cars Waste In Our Cities Cars need eight lanes to keep up with a single train moving the same amount of people.

As transportation goes, cars use more road real estate than buses!!
#transit #transitmatters
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These Charts Explain Why Public Transit Is Safer Than Driving The rates of fatal crashes and crime are both lower on public transportation than on roadways

Public transit is safer than driving. Despite media coverage of rare incidents, transit has a much lower risk of injury or crime. Driving is far more dangerous, with significantly higher fatality rates. #TransitMatters

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Local Residents Invited to Serve on Alameda CTC Advisory/Watchdog Committees - Alameda Post Alameda District 3 Supervisor Lena Tam invites you to serve on the Alameda County Transportation Commission Advisory/Watchdog Committees.

If you live or work in Alameda District 3, you’re invited to apply for the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) advisory committees by Wed, Apr 30, 2025, at 5PM.

Help shape local transit! #Alameda #TransitMatters #District3

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… it mitigates the environmental and health effects of the world’s largest pollutant – fossil fuels.
#transit #TransitMatters #environment #health #EarthDay

Tell your representatives loud and clear: Fund Transit. Support Our Communities! Use the link below to send a letter to your representaives today! 🚏
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#FundTransit #MobilityForEveryone #SupportPublicTransit
#TransitJustice #TransitMatters

Transportation: traffic and transit This essay is based on available information and research. Note the opinions expressed here may not represent the opinions of council.

More roads won’t fix traffic. We need better transit, walkable communities & investment in sustainable transportation. It’s time for gov’t to fund TransLink & support long-term solutions. #SaveTransLink #TransitMatters #LivableCities @meghanlahti.bsky.social

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Trump Administration 'Reviews' Threaten to Delay Transportation Projects Nationwide — Streetsblog USA So much for the administration that said it wanted to cut red tape...

Transportation dollars face new review under Trump’s DOT, delaying projects and raising costs. States await clarity as shifting priorities threaten transit, safe streets, and climate investments.

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#TransportationFunding #TransitMatters #SafeStreets

Pennsylvania governor expected to seek more money for schools and transit Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to seek more money for public schools and public transit when he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers.

Today, Governor Shapiro announces Pennsylvania’s budget. Let’s hope transit gets the funding it deserves—our communities depend on it! #PABudget #TransitMatters #transitforwardphilly

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