One of the most underappreciated benefits of car-free streets is the creation of shared space for people to gather. Downtown San Jose found out the power of this during its World Cup celebrations on pedestrianized San Pedro Street this summer. #SPOTSJ youtube.com/watch?v=-mWqj9qD…

Transform's Adrian Cárdenas and Sheila Islam presenting at the Safe Routes to Schools National Conference this week. We're so proud to be part of this movement!

Parking out front isn't always the best way to bring in more customers. Businesses around San Jose's San Pedro Square have found that taking away parking and traffic creates more space for outdoor seating and for customers to stroll and enjoy. #SPOTSJ youtu.be/REFS4OSgY5Q

It was great getting our board and staff together last week. We're so grateful to have such a terrific board!

If we lose public transit, we lose an essential part of the Bay Area. Save transit. #FundtheBus Vote YES on RTM. @Connect_BayArea

When San Jose made more space for people by blocking off part of San Pedro Street, it created the perfect space for communities to gather to celebrate fun events like the World Cup. #SPOTSJ youtu.be/-mWqj9qDs-0

POV: You're late for the big meeting because Bay Area traffic is impossible without public transit. It doesn't have to be that way. Vote #YESonRTM @Connect_BayArea

Don't forget to vote — Yes on RTM!

The first video in our collaboration with @creatvsj as part of our #SPOTSJ project highlights the benefits of pedestrianized spaces for improving business and creating room for fun events like this year's World Cup. @SJ_Downtown youtu.be/tV8Of6dmPk8

Voters in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties: be sure to Vote YES on RTM — the regional measure to save transit. *San Francisco voters: Yes on H for Muni