Thanks @FrankPallone for his shout out for the Magnus White act which would require new cars to have automatic emergency braking for bicyclists/motocyclists
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Caron Whitaker
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Caron Whitaker
@CaronWhitaker
CLW Consulting,LLC and @BikeLeague specializing in active transportation and interested in the climate-infrastructure nexus. Opinions are my own.
Washington, DC Inscrit le Haziran 2013
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With fire in my soul and the facts on my side, I’ve raised hell about the injustice of denying 700K taxpaying Americans in DC the same rights given to residents of the states for 35 years.
Now, with pride in our accomplishments, gratitude to DC, and confidence in the next generation, I announced I'll retire at the end of this term.
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Caron Whitaker retweeté
My fear is that ordinary Americans are not experiencing the firing of an experienced, non-partisan, leader of a statistical agency as the major earthquake for the United States that it is.
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Caron Whitaker retweeté
#truth
Thank you for stating the obvious!! @ncl_tweets & @NTU
thehill.com/opinion/techno…
@TheHillOpinion @thehill
#trucksafety
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Caron Whitaker retweeté
First, Trump illegally tried to fire the 3 Democratic commissioners from the Consumer Product Safety Commission — now, their official accounts have been deleted.
What happened to freedom of speech? What happened to transparency?
Silencing public servants who fight to keep you safe from dangerous products sets a chilling precedent. We should all be asking: What are they trying to hide?
Richard Trumka Jr.@RichTrumkaJr
They deleted my X account for speaking out against the illegal firings and for telling the truth about what’s happening inside of government. If they can censor me, they can censor you too. Follow @RichTrumkaJr on X and @Trumkacpsc everywhere else.
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.@bikeleague supports a strong US e-battery safety std, as proposed by CPSC- and would like to see an option for grandfathering in e-batteries that meet the European EN standard. (The CPSC proposed rule would allow an option for public comment on that.)
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Last week the CPSC proposed a safety std for E-bike batteries. shorturl.at/K8sfo
@bikeleague supports a strong Consumer Safety agency AND a safety std for e-batteries*
Today two Commissioners were fired- putting the std at risk
National Consumers League@ncl_tweets
BREAKING: The Trump administration has moved to illegally purge the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)—attempting to fire Commissioners @TrumkaCPSC and @BoyleCPSC via email, while blocking Chair @HoehnSaricCPSC from doing his job without formally removing him. Today, Trumka and Hoehn-Saric joined lawmakers and advocates to condemn this attack on the CPSC’s independence. “The message is completely clear here. The administration doesn't want anyone around who's driving force is to help the American people.” — Commissioner Trumka The CPSC exists to save lives—not serve political agendas. Watch the full press conference: ow.ly/uwTG50VQlwy
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Caron Whitaker retweeté
Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting coastlines from storm damage.
But scientists say rising ocean temperatures are posing a grave threat to the future of the world’s reefs.
@AliRogin reports.
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Looking forward to seeing everyone! Thanks for hosting.
Santa Monica Spoke@SMSpoke
Come join us for an evening HandleBar Happy Hour of fun and camaraderie with our national, state, regional and local leadership all together in one place – Santa Monica Brew Works @SantaMonicaBrew! @BikeLeague @HeyBikeLA @CalBike @SMSpoke - mailchi.mp/8462f773aea0/b…
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Caron Whitaker retweeté
Today I learned that the net annual economic value to Michigan residents of all biking activities is more than *$20.5 billion.*
Source: michiganbusiness.org/industries/out…
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We need your help. Reports indicate federal funding for bike lanes & other important transportation projects may be frozen soon. These projects save lives. If funding is frozen, projects already approved for federal funding may never break ground to transform dangerous streets.
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Mayor Duggan highlights how the Joe Louis Greenway is revitalizing the Midwest-Tiremen neighborhood and more. Also talks DDOT & BRT a couple minutes later.
youtu.be/IA6CvOfx5YA?si…
YouTube
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Caron Whitaker retweeté
The terrible Republican CR restricts DC's ability to use its OWN money — putting local schools, public safety and more on the chopping block.
I'm bringing a bill to the floor immediately to reverse that disastrous provision.
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Reports indicate federal funding for bike lanes may soon be frozen. As the grassroots advocacy organization for safer, better biking, we know these cuts will make our roads less safe for everyone.
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I assumed he would target discretionary grants, but the exec order could mean halting all funds…
Jeff Davis@JDwithTW
By my reading, President Trump has ordered the immediate shutdown of all ongoing highway bridge projects in the US, or at least to stop paying states the money they are owed once they build the bridge. Because "disbursements" means outlays and IIJA funds $7.3B/yr for bridges.
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Great opportunity to make you city use art for safe placemaking
Janette Sadik-Khan@JSadikKhan
Reimagine your streets in living color. The deadline to apply for one of ten $100k #AsphaltArt Initiative grants is approaching for US, Canadian & Mexican cities. Submit your materials for the @BloombergDotOrg program by 1/31. asphaltart.bloomberg.org/grants/
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Read about these 13 communities taking a big step towards building active transportation networks!
League of American Bicyclists@BikeLeague
Exciting news from FHWA — nearly $45M in ATIIP funding just announced!
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Caron Whitaker retweeté
Dolly needs your help!! She needs an adopter to love her forever. She is a sweet girl and gets along with other dogs. Or you could foster her to save her life!! Or you could pledge and retweet to attract a rescue to save her!! She and all the dogs without a home deserve love!!
Amber, Belle & Kingston 🐾@Dubs4Mutts
Hi 👋🏼 It’s me!! ✨🐕🦺 DOLLY 💖 ✨ #RockyMount #NorthCarolina 🇺🇸 I think they forgot about me… 😔 🆘 I’m pass my 12/17 deadline 🆘 I don’t have pledges for rescue… 💔 #AdoptMe #FosterMe #RescueMe #AdoptDontShop #FostersSaveLives
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Caron Whitaker retweeté
Simple changes can save lives. Join @ConsumerReports, @AmericaWalks, & @BikeLeague in urging @NHTSAgov to require vehicle designs that protect pedestrians in crashes.
75% of Americans support it—add your voice & sign the petition: advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/…
Ken McLeod 🚴🚵🏃🚲@Kenmcld
"75% of Americans would support the proposed [pedestrian safety] rule, even if it led to design or styling changes on the front of all new large pickup trucks and SUVs sold in the United States." Including 63% of truck and SUV drivers surveyed 👀 advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/…
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