Young people are the key to lasting progressive change - the actions of this council do not represent the love and Pride of Huntington Beach. Thank you and for rallying community for a fight for equality!
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North Valley Rail is a planned train line that would go from Chico to Sacramento, where it would connect with the planned extension for trips down to Stockton and San Jose. Details in link and thread! 🚃
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This is part a factor of it taking longer to react and brake at high speeds, and also because the force of impact increases exponentially.
At 20 mph, most people will survive getting hit by a car. At 40mph, the impact is 4 times harder and very few do.
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The US city with the highest car crash fatality rate - by a wide margin - happens to be the one where car racing is the major industry. Speed kills, especially when drivers crash into pedestrians.
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#2: We have done a *really* good job at hiding how bad traffic violence is in a lot of cities by focusing on car-centric metrics like deaths per vehicle mile traveled. This is the breakdown per capita for cities over 50k pop., and IMO, it is pretty stunning.
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Join us at the City of Alameda Democratic Club to hear from newly elected Pamela Price as she discusses her plans to protect public safety while advancing justice with transparency, equity, and accountability.
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Politicians are nervous that passing Prop 13 reform will harm their richest corporate donors. But...we don't see a problem with that!
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There are about 8000 7-11s in the USA, and in 15 years, 6,000+ drivers have crashed into one. Sounds like we need more 😬
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My takeaway from this article: about 78% of 7-11 stores have seen a driver crash into them in the last 15 years. chicago.suntimes.com/2023/2/8/23591
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Another one of my students has returned home ❤️🖤💚✊🏾 Kells has given so much to organize and plan the PREVAIL course for intergenerational dialogue with Black men inside and creating a support network for those re-entering.
Support Kells re-entry now:
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let's talk about onboard digital way-finding systems for transit. you know, the screen above you on a train which shows the next stop and some other stuff. i wanted to mock one up to see if I could squeeze in all my favorite features from systems around the world (small thread)
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Co-wrote this with —
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake and subsequent 7.6-magnitude aftershock struck southern Turkey and Syria on Monday, leaving a death toll of 15,000 and counting.
Read about how Turkish students are taking initiative here:
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While attending the West County Mandarin School for #LunarNewYear I watched as children surrounded and one said: “you’re the Mayor?” You could see the child’s astonishment. Children seeing humans who look like them leading, here in West County. Future is bright!
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Wow. Rest In Peace to Supervisor Valle who has served as Alameda County Supervisor for District 2 since 2012 and previously served for 13 years on Union City’s City Council. #rip #AlamedaCounty
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BREAKING: Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle, a friend of labor and defender of the least fortunate, has passed away, according to elected officials in the district.
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I’m deeply saddened by the loss of Supervisor Valle, who was a staunch advocate for labor and fought to strengthen tenant protections until the very end.
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Thanks to a generous donation to purchase smoke detectors for our community from Hayward Rotary, Sprinkler Fitters Local 483 and Case Industries, Hayward Fire Department is able to offer free smoke detectors to families in need.
Call 510.583.4948 for your smoke alarm today.
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We condemn the GOP-led efforts to pass laws criminalizing drag shows — laws designed to stigmatize and target trans and gender nonconforming people everywhere. These laws not only lead to anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, but directly inspire hate and violence.
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How would your life change if your transit service got cut? Let your State Assemblymenber & State Senator know that California needs funding to #SaveTransit 🚌🚃
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Instead of making the wealthy pay their fair share, some House Republicans want Medicare and Social Security to sunset every five years.
Those benefits belong to the American people. And I will not allow them to be taken away.
Not today.
Not ever.
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had a big day for orion lovers on sunday 🚌
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The Bay Area's public transit agencies have been hit hard since the pandemic. At this point, our services are at risk and facing potential deficits.
Learn about how State funding can help bridge the gap, and how we hope to overcome the situation: bit.ly/3wYfZoa
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Last week, passed a resolution sponsored by Chair and myself condemning a pattern of politically-motivated attacks on Black women in leadership, including Oakland Councilmember Carroll Fife and community leader Cat Brooks.
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Our call to the state is not just a call to bridge the gap but also that we need more sustainable models of operating funds.
And this is not a BART-only or -induced issue. All Bay Area transit agencies face this crisis indiscriminately and totally.
bart.gov/financialcrisis
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Update: The rotten egg smell reported around Berkeley and Oakland on Monday was *not* due to work, the utility tells us: "Area odors can come from projects unrelated to PG&E, or even third party trucks or barges that pass through communities." The mystery continues!
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Today I introduced my first bill, A.B. 463, to ensure that transit agencies are not subject to utility power shut-offs during emergency events. (1/2)
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Proud to stand with , Black women + WOC to condemn harassment + violence.
National orgs find women officials targeted 3.4 times more than men, death + gun violence most common threats.
We will continue to speak out + do the work to help our communities thrive.
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During 's meeting on February 22, directors will review ' item to revive the Ashby-Sixth Street Line 80 bus route. We need residents and riders to show up, speak out, and send emails!
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WestCAT board is looking for board members from two parts of unincorporated Contra Costa County: Rodeo or Tara Hills 🚌🐈
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Western Contra Costa Transit Authority is looking for qualified candidates to join our Board of Directors. -Must be a resident of the unincorporated communities of Rodeo, or Tara Hills
- Available to attend board meeting (typically the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm)
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The district is recruiting applicants to fill the vacant seat representing Area 2 on the Board of Trustees.
The seat became available following ’s departure after being elected to the Oakland City Council.
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Save The Date!
This year, the City of San Pablo will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary of Incorporation/Cityhood!
Join us on Thursday, April 27th from 4:00-7:00PM at the New City Hall for live music, food and family fun!
We hope to see you there!
#SanPablo #WeAreSanPablo
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Can't beat a view like this! 😎
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Had a great time meeting with our community yesterday morning and having so many great discussions!
Thank you to all the residents who came out and shared their ideas for what should be developed on the corner lot of San Pablo Ave. and Tennent Ave.
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Geese are beautiful creatures
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! As we commemorate Black excellence and the many accomplishments and innovations of the African American community, I would like to share with you all some reflections on Berkeley’s homegrown Black heroes.
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The last thing my trans student emailed me before they died by suicide was an op-ed they wrote to their local newspaper arguing for trans inclusion in highschool sports. They mentioned how cruel the comments from community members were. These annual "debates" hurt trans people.
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We spotted the mobile getting ready for the #lunarnewyear parade! Happy lunar new year and #transitequityday!
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We out on the T handing these out and reminding people about Transit Equity Day with !! #TransitEquityDay #TransitEquityDay2023
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Had a great time at the Lunar New Year & Black History Month celebration at the today! There were local artists & authors, live music, dancing, and an exhibit on the long history of Black and Asian cooperation in the Bay Area and worldwide. 🐦
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Making the community safer up front, reducing the need for enforcement and settlements with injured people and survivors of those lost, is clearly better. It only makes sense to make sure this work can be done quickly. Sign on!
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Oakland is about to draft our next budget
Tell them to invest in true public safety and divest from harmful practices by redirecting $20M from OPD to OakDOT
Lets reshape our streets and sidewalks to be safer, calmer, accessible and more people-friendly!
change.org/p/safer-street
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Celebrate Year of the Rabbit with BART! Take BART to the SF Chinese New Year Parade this evening starting at 5:30 pm.
Take BART to either Montgomery or Powell stations for the parade today!
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