Community commits to action at April 13th Climate Change Town Hall
Over fifty people gathered for the Transportation Lab’s Climate Change Town Hall #1 on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The intent of the two-hour session at the Unity Center was to generate local systemic action toward the goal of a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Five citizen leaders shared personal stories of activism before the floor was opened to those … Read the rest
Resilience Review Column – This Encouragement has Implications for our Community
Here is Local 20/20’s Resilience Review column in The Port Townsend Leader for May 2018. (Thank you, PT Leader!)
By David Engle
My story begins as a post-war baby born in 1948. During this early post-war period the US decided to go all in for the automobile and build the infrastructure necessary to support a car for everyone who wanted
Resilience Review Column – Public Transit is Not Dull or Boring
Here is Local 20/20s’ April Column in the Port Townsend Leader (Thank you, PT Leader!), titled Resilience Review. It is copied below.
By Joe Calodich
Public transportation is often viewed by commuters as a last resort, an undesired alternative that is dangerous, unsanitary or boring. This reputation has helped make cars very popular and reduced the ridership of public transportation.
Resilience Review Column – Public Buses: An Unfulfilled Potential
Here is Local 20/20’s September column in the Port Townsend Leader titled “Resilience Review”. (Thank you, PT Leader!) It is copied below, as submitted.
Public Buses: Unfulfilled Potential
By Joe Calodich
In Renaissance Italy, a sculptor named Benvenuto Cellini promised to cast a metal statue for the city of Florence. This ambitious statue had many sharp angles making it hard … Read the rest
May 1 – May Day Bike Festival
Schedule of May 1st Bike Festival Activities
1:00 – 2:30 pm Town Ride to tour some of our bicycling and walking facilities,