Events: How federal funds could be repurposed to make local streets work better for all users

In the US, nearly half of all car trips people take are less than three miles, and most take place on local streets. So why does so much federal funding go for things like highways? For cities to “build projects that offer climate, mobility, and equity benefits on a large scale,” federal transportation funding and policy may need to change.

Join the National Association of Transportation Officials for a paneled discussion about how to transform federal funding policies to “better work for cities while addressing the safety, climate, equity, and economic recovery challenges of our time.” This free event begins at 4:15 pm Wednesday, May 26. Click here to register.

Tuesday, May 25

What’s so bad about a little security?: The National Capital Planning Commission and the DC Office of Planning are hosting a paneled discussion about how “well-intended security measures often expand and lead to the erosion of public space.” The conversation begins at 12 pm on Tuesday. RSVP for this event here.

Wednesday, May 26

Learn how to be a better advocate in Prince George’s: The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) and Black Women Bike are offering virtual training on how to better advocate for pedestrian and bicycle safety in Prince George’s County. Learn how and where to submit a maintenance issue, and more. This free event will be from 6 to 7:30 pm Wednesday. Click here to register.

Thursday, June 3

The path to leadership for women in transportation: Who are the women at the helm of transportation agencies and organizations, and what is the pathway to those positions? The Eno Center for Transporation hosting a paneled discussion about the future of women in transportation, held from 2 pm to 3 pm, Thursday, June 3. Registration is required for this free event.

Check out more urbanist events at ggwash.org/calendar. Do you have an event you’d like to see featured in the weekly events post? Submit it here!