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We returned to Atlantic Beach, SC to finish a new asphalt mural celebrating history + community pride of The Black Pearl. The project begun under USDOT’s Thriving Communities Program, residents helped bring the design to life, ending with a blessing + dedication to the community

Our Senior Associate, Valeria Menendez joined a panel at the EV Charging Infrastructure US Conference, hosted by @GTR_Research in NYC this week! She highlighted how robust community engagement ensures multifamily EV charging is not only functional but sustainable and fair.

Transportation designed with everyone in mind helps people stay independent, connected, and engaged. bit.ly/43fQ9wk

In Santa Rosa, CA, we joined local partners to reimagine a greener, safer future through the Southeast Greenway. Read our latest blog by Isa Gaillard + Nellie Graham on community-driven mobility solutions → equitablecities.com/building-green…

NCEF attended the Electric School Bus Academy organized by @World Resources, @GWRCCC, & @CitiesEquitable. NCEF has funding for schools to purchase electric buses and technical assistance for charging & maintenance. It's a great time to make the transition to electric buses!

That’s a wrap on Climate Week NYC 2025! Our Environmental Walk Audit w/ @TransAlt gave us on the ground insight into how climate and infrastructure shape our cities. Grateful for every person who walked, saw, shared, and moved with us. #ClimateWeekNYC #WalkAudit #ClimateJustice

Good morning from Chelsea! We're hosting a walk audit with @CitiesEquitable, examining the relationship between the built environment and climate change, and talking about solutions to ensure safer, healthier, more resilient communities (hint: it’s daylighting!)

Charles T. Brown keynoted @equiticity Claiming Our Space in Chicago, lifting up BIPOC leadership & mobility justice. Take a read of the event here. The article & photos by @CameronBolton on @streetsblogchi shorturl.at/EztnW

In Indianapolis, the #ThrivingCommunities Program is transforming Sherman Dr. in the Indy East Promise Zone. With partners like @IndyDPW,@JBNCenters, @RecycleForce, we aided in capacity building for safer, vibrant streets.

Project Pollination brings public art to bike share! @ReddyBikes and @EatOffArt in Buffalo teamed up to create a mobile public art project that encourages the use of bike share in its underrepresented community. 👉 Read more about Project Pollination: betterbikeshare.org/2025/09/04/pro…

After Katrina, New Orleans Moms Built New Lives By Building Homes nextcity.org/urbanist-news/…

We’re working with Mercer County, @BFJPlanning, and @LHTrail to explore a new multi-use trail connecting Trenton, Ewing, Lawrence & Princeton. We surveyed trail users on walking, biking, access, safety & more. Their input will shape the future of #JohnsonTrolleyTrail! #Mobility

Now more than ever, policymakers, advocates, and organizers must prioritize expanding narrative power and embedding equity into policy in the continued fight for justice. Read more in our latest blog: bit.ly/4mji8lU

As one of the 15 communities in the #CommunityConnectors program Buffalo, NY is remaking Bailey Ave with Bus Rapid Transit designed with input from residents & business owners. #BuffaloBRT #ThrivingCommunities

🚋Last week at Orange St Light Rail station, we met with @LaCasaNwk, @RWJBarnabas & @CitiesEquitable to hear their recommendations on improving crossing & station access. First up this summer: repaving the crossing and updating some warning signs. More to come!

Orange and East Orange, NJ are reconnecting neighborhoods and fostering economic opportunity through the Community Connectors and Thriving Communities program. See how they are building stronger, more resilient communities here: smartgrowthamerica.org/services/grant…

Say hi to Diya Padhi, our new Finance & Accounting Associate Intern! Based in Phoenix & studying finance at @uarizona, Diya brings experience in budgeting, modeling, & accounts. She's passionate about using numbers to drive equity-forward decisions. #MeetTheTeam #WomenInFinance

The report “Electrifying U.S. School Bus Fleets Equitably” won the Equity Excellence Award at WRI’s Golden Waffles Awards! Co-authored by @ctbrown1911, Vineesh Kodakkandathil & @WorldResources. Read here: files.wri.org/d8/s3fs-public…

Indianapolis is developing a new Greenways Strategic Implementation Plan to expand, connect, and modernize its trail system, aiming for over 250 miles of greenways that support sustainability, mobility, and community well-being. planetizen.com/news/2025/05/1…

If you’re in the area, please join me and @sustainptn for my first author’s talk and book signing at the Princeton Public Library (NJ) this Wednesday. My book is currently #1 under new releases in urban planning on Amazon: a.co/d/0gHt19m! #Arrestedmobility