Active Transportation
What’s Next for Congress to Address Coronavirus?
Since our last post in early April describing the CARES Act, Congress has refilled the pot of funding for small business loans and provided funding to hospitals and testing. It is much less clear at this point what is next as Congress tries to address COVID-19 and its impact on the economy.
Advocating for Essential Transit Options: Active Transportation Advocates as Allies
Local and state governments are issuing stay at home orders and asking that only essential workers leave home for work and for everyone to stay home unless they have an essential trip like getting groceries or going to medical appointments. Many people do not have the privilege of staying home and will continue to require transportation options to get to and from essential jobs, grocery stores, and other services. This pandemic shines a spotlight on everyone’s need for safe, affordable and healthy transportation options and makes it clear that public transit is an essential service.
Open Streets, Shared Streets, Healthy Streets—Creating Mobility and Physical Activity Solutions Now and for the Future
Contributing authors: Margo Pedroso, Marisa Jones, Michelle Lieberman, Kari Schlosshauer, Demi Espinoza, and Cass Isidro
Congress Tackles Relief and Looks Ahead to Recovery
Last week, Congress passed the CARES Act, which was the third in a series of new laws aimed at addressing the wide-ranging impact of Coronavirus. The $2.2 trillion bill included a series of emergency relief measures addressing people, affected industry, the healthcare system, and more.