Inaugural Moving in the Right Direction Transportation Conference held in April 2023
On April 14, 2023, the initial Moving in the Right Direction Conference attracted 100 community members, local officials, and transportation experts to the American Legion Hall in Port Townsend, WA.
In his keynote speech, American Walks Executive Director Mike McGinn analyzed the local economics of space and place to make a compelling case for increased density in Port Townsend to foster safe, healthy active transportation. Internationally acclaimed walkability expert Dan Burden then showed how easily local streets could be transformed to get people on their feet, bicycles, and public transit. Other presenters included Tony Jordan of the Parking Reform Network and Katie Gould of Sightline.
Workshop sessions enabled participants to develop and propose solutions for various aspects of transportation in Port Townsend and Jefferson County. A panel of City, County, and Transit officials addressed issues that emerged during the day’s proceedings.
The 2023 invitation materials are below. Local 20/20 Transportation Lab is delighted to announce that Mike McGinn will return on Friday, April 19, 2024 for the second annual transportation conference.
GO HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THE 2024 MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION CONFERENCE!
RESERVE YOUR PLACE HERE FOR THE 2024 FREE FULL-DAY EVENT!
The conference will:
➤ EXPLORE how transportation affects many of the aspects of community.
➤ EXAMINE data-based policies to make it easier for people to WALK, BIKE, and use TRANSIT.
➤ PROPOSE policies for implementation to create the safe, accessible, equitable, climate-smart, adequately-housed, economically resilient, community envisioned in our comprehensive plans.
OUR MOST DAUNTING PROBLEMS CAN BE IMPROVED BY CHANGING HOW WE MOVE PEOPLE AROUND!
Join us in creating a safe, healthy, more affordable, sustainable, and equitable community.
The conference will: