Events: Briefing on Prince George’s County’s Walkable Urban Streets Act

A new(ish) bill, known as the Walkable Urban Streets Act (CB 69), aims to help create safer, more walkable, and more bike-friendly areas throughout Prince George’s County’s local centers and transit stations. How might it accomplish this? Join a virtual activists’ briefing on Tuesday, August 15 with Councilmember Eric Olson as he discusses why this type of design is needed and how Prince George’s County can have less car-centric streets. This event is co-hosted by Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), RISE Price George’s, and Coalition for Smarter Growth. Learn more & RSVP here.

• Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
• Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• Location: Virtual via Zoom

Wednesday, August 16:

Join a virtual public meeting with Fairfax County DOT: The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is holding a virtual public input meeting on Wednesday, August 16 to discuss future project submissions for FY25 Transportation Alternatives grant funding. Grant funding is invested in community-centered projects that both expand traveling by a mode that is not a car and improve the historical, cultural, and environmental aspects of transit infrastructure to enhance the transportation experience. The meeting agenda includes a presentation on the program itself, succeeded by a Q&A section. No RSVP is needed. Learn more about the meeting here.

• Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
• Time: 6:00 pm
• Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Thursday, August 17:

How can we achieve Vision Zero? Join the National Safety Council for a virtual panel to learn about the Safe System Approach, which is a multidisciplinary effort that intends to prevent all traffic fatalities. This approach requires new skills and perspectives as they aim to restructure our transportation system and greatly improve road safety. Many of the people who are hoping to make Vision Zero plans a reality, however, typically lack supportive coalitions to share the responsibility of making our roads less dangerous. If you’re interested in making roads safer through Vision Zero and the Safe System principles, this webinar will help show you how to build the supportive partnerships that can make Vision Zero goals achievable. Learn more & RSVP here.

• Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023
• Time: 2:00 pm
• Location: Virtual via Zoom

Friday, August 18:

Attend a webinar about sustainability and resilience planning: As infrastructure ages, climate change worsens, the populations grows, and inequality persists, communities should seriously consider adopting sustainable and resilient planning—doing so is essential in preventing severe environmental, social, and economic consequences. In order to guide people in sustainability and resilience planning, the American Planning Association’s Sustainable Communities Division is hosting a webinar that will discuss the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s (ISI) Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework (Envision). Envision offers a roadmap for communities to create and implement more resilient and sustainable planning projects, enhancing environmental, social, and economic outcomes. The webinar will begin by providing an overview of Envision itself, highlighting its integrated planning methods, before delving into strategies for community-driven sustainability and resilience. Learn more & RSVP here.

• Date: Friday, August 18, 2023
• Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
• Location: Virtual via Zoom

Saturday, August 19:

Volunteer to clean up the Potomac Watershed: Potomac Conservancy and the National Park Service are co-hosting a trash cleanup at Anacostia Park on Saturday, August 19. This is a safe, fun event that allows you to help make a huge difference for your community’s local river. The community’s help with Potomac River Watershed cleanups allow people to turn to the water and the surrounding parks for a healthy and safe space for outdoor recreation. There are only 50 spots available, so sign up now! Learn more & RSVP here.

• Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
• Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Location: Anacostia Park, 1100 Good Hope Rd SE & Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20003

Join a family-friendly bike ride: On Saturday, August 19, Blackboysrbeautiful (BBRB) Health is hosting their annual community bike ride. This slow-paced, 8-mile ride is for the entire family (11 years and older). For those too young to ride, there will be a Moon Bounce monitored by screened volunteers. After the ride is over, there will be an optional kick-back and physical recovery station for riders, as well as music and food. If you want to ride but do not own a bike, there is a Capital Bikeshare station nearby at Prince George’s Community College. Learn more & RSVP here.

• Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
• Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Location: 9500 Medical Center Dr, Largo, MD 20774

It’s a College Park bike party!: Join College Park Bike Party for their first ride of the year! The theme? Eye-searingly bright colors. They want you to bring neon clothes and accessories, flashing lights, and whatever else you own that’s intensely colored. The ride will be between 10 to 12 miles, have an easygoing pace, and take bikers on a route that goes throughout the neighborhoods and bike trails in College Park, Maryland. Learn more & RSVP here.

• Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
• Time: 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
• Location: Hollywood Farmers Market, 9803 Rhode Island Ave, College Park, MD 20740

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