Events: Use the power of the pen to push for accessible public transportation in DC

Public transportation provides access to so many things: jobs, food, services, education, medical care, and more. Many times, however, communities of color have inadequate access to public transportation. Join Jeremiah Lowery, Director of Advocacy at the Washington Area Bicycle Association, as he discusses key problems and solutions around transportation equity in DC. Then you’ll learn to write letters to the editor to submit to media outlets in support of transportation solutions.

This free event is from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday (Feb. 1). Register here.

Wednesday, Feb. 9

Digital activism in DC: The DC Public Library and The Enoch Pratt Free Library are looking for volunteers to help add posters from the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence in Lafayette Square to Dig DC’s digital collection. No experience is needed to participate. Click here to register for this free event.

Thursday, Feb. 10

How the UK is planning its EV infrastructure: Electric vehicle sales are rising as the UK Government commits to ending the sale of solely fossil-fuelled cars by 2030. What does that mean for households that can’t charge at home? Join this paneled discussion as three Oxford researchers as they talk about the challenges and successes of building out EV infrastructure. Get in on the conversation from 7:30 to 9 am on Feb. 10. Register here.

Thursday, Feb. 10 - Thursday, Feb. 17

B-I-N-G-O and TranspoBINGO was its name-o: Show your love of active transportation and public space and play #TranspoBINGO at a bus priority lane/protected bike lane/crosswalk near you. The games run from Feb. 10-17, 2022! Click here for more information and updates. (Note: GGWash is a partner in this event.)

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