Tag: advocacy

August 17, 2011

What we can learn from the tunnel vote loss

Well, our city has voted to invest an astronomical amount of money to build a tunnel for cars. It’s an investment in the past, in pollution and in continued, long-term motor vehicle use. I can’t deny I’m a bit relieved at the thought that the debate, which had long been static, can move on (plus,…
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tagged: advocacy, alaskan way viaduct, aurora, deep bore tunnel, referendum 1
October 26, 2010

Why do we need pedestrian advocacy?

Walking in Seattle published an editorial today asking, “Does Seattle need a pedestrian advocate?” After all, bicycle advocates have had some success getting bicycle projects completed and are a strong voice in city policy. So why not pedestrians? The idea of a pedestrian advocate is absurd. We shouldn’t need one. Everyone is a pedestrian. We…
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tagged: 2011 budget, advocacy, feet first, walking