Safety

Redesign existing dangerous roads to save lives

Prioritize safety over speed in design for roads

Create a complete and connected network of protected infrastructure for biking, walking, rolling

Prioritize Safe routes to school and fund bills to make walking and rolling to school safer

 

Freedom to move

Increase and improve accessible transit service

Support high-speed rail for movement in and out of DC

Provide access to green space and recreation via accessible transit, trails, and protected bike lanes

 

Transit-oriented development

Build accessible affordable public housing near existing public metro, bus, walkable and bikeable areas

Invest in retail space for community services and small businesses near transit

 

Accessibility for All

Build and maintain a complete sidewalk, bike, and transit network that meets or exceeds ADA standards

Maintain elevators in metro stations and level-boarding for buses

Provide publicly accessible bathroom facilities for transit users

 

Clean Transportation=Clean Air

Transition DC’s government fleet to zero emissions vehicles

Fund an e-bike rebate program on an annual basis

Electrify rail going south from Union Station

Prioritize emissions and pollution reduction for environmental justice communities in DC next to highways, truck/bus depots, 

Fund the transition to union-made zero emissions heavy duty vehicles in DC’s fleet and for DC contracts

 

Supporting Workers and Creating Jobs

Support paid sick, medical and family leave and fair pay for transportation workers

Support a transit workforce pipeline for DC

Support collective bargaining and neutrality for construction, manufacturing and transit operations/maintenance workers

Recognize Transit and public works workers as first responders

Prioritize public ownership of transportation systems

End exploitation of rideshare and delivery drivers

 

Justice for All

Mandate climate and community assessments for all transportation projects

Prioritize safety through strategic street redesign and transit investments that reduce police interactions by slowing cars through engineering

Repair communities divided by highway and railroad infrastructure

 

Expand Affordability

Subsidize e-bike purchases

End enforcement of bus fares for seniors, kids, and low-income individuals who qualify for free or reduced fares

 

Climate Ready Transit

Install more bus shelters to protect riders from inclement weather

Reduce wait times for buses  during heat waves and other extreme weather

Invest in efficient accessible disaster response including expedited evacuation via transit plans