posts are my own. SD native-city heights. community rooted policy director and organizer. SD Mobility Board Chair & rep for District 4. (she/her/ella)
San Diego, CA
Joined January 2015
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One panel, an amazing moderator, four fantastic panelists! Only at the #PLASummit2023
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I love these leaders and this topic at #PLASummit2023 - Out of the Cars & Into the Streets: Building Transportation Systems for All.
Better transit for a more fair San Diego! @Bee_Bailey @RepresentVista @JFrancoG @rosyolas @GretchenNewsom
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(1/2) We couldn't be more excited to announce the Youth Opportunity Pass (#YOP) pilot program will continue until June 2024. Thanks to years of community advocacy efforts & our local leaders who have committed to supporting this life-changing program for our region's youth.
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A special Casa shout out to @SupNoraVargas office for supporting the advancement of Avanzando San Ysidro Community Land Trust project. Board of Supervisors approved $1.5M in predevelopment funding for Casa Familiar to continue our work to develop better affordable housing.
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Youth ride free with PRONTO starting next month! Thanks to the @SANDAG Youth Opportunity Pass pilot program, all youth 18 & under with a Youth PRONTO app/card will ride MTS & @GoNCTD free starting May 1 (through June 2023). Learn more: sdmts.com/youth-opportunity-…
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¡Tránsito gratis para jóvenes está aquí! Empezando el 1 de mayo, todos de 18 años o menores pueden tomar raites gratis con PRONTO en todo el tránsito en @SanDiegoCounty con el Pase de Oportunidad Juvenil de @SANDAG @GoNCTD @sdmts: YouthOpportunityPass.sandag.…
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Tomorrow, #SANDAG and @sdapcd are discussing ways to improve our region’s air quality.⛅ Interested in learning more? Join us for an interactive workshop! 👇
loom.ly/PHguSc4
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I’m seeing a lot of people championing red light cameras and other surveillance based speed enforcement. I’m not seeing enough people listening to the concerns/priorities of communities who’ve been harmed by these interventions. Have a conversation for a change.
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TODAY from 6-8pm, the San Diego-Coronado Bridge Suicide Deterrent Project Virtual Public Meeting. caltransd11env.wixsite.com/c…
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Feb 9 is “Sustainability Day” at the Board of Sups mtg. bit.ly/3ryE2YZ to watch/comment on
1) our new Office to help avoid pollution impacts, bit.ly/3LjY815
2) a plan to meet state law re: traffic and new developments,
3) moving region to net-zero emissions
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Serving as #ImperialBeach’s council member has been the greatest honor of my life. As a first generation Mexican-American I never would have imagined that today I would have the opportunity to serve as IB's next mayor.
Join at paloma4ib.com and help us fight for IB!
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We need to hear from you! We’re releasing the San Diego-Coronado Bridge Suicide Deterrent Project study for community review. The official comment period runs through March 1. dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/… Join Us Thursday from 6-8pm for a virtual public meeting. (Link coming soon).
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#CleanCA Southbay Dump Day & Community Cleanup, tomorrow! @thinkchulavista @CityOfNatlCity residents, properly dispose of waste at our free dumpsters between 9-11am. See the flyer for prohibited items, Then get involved and clean litter with #SouthbaySustainableCommunities
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THREAD: Today, I’m excited to put forward an appropriation order for $8M to make Boston’s 23, 28 & 29 bus lines fare-free for a 2-year period. Here’s how this program will lay the groundwork for accessible transit in our city:
ALT Michelle sits at the Mayor's desk and signs white document.
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Still laughing my ass off at Palo Alto NIMBYs reacting to the New York Times excoriation of their housing policies
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We are proud to introduce the 10 Transit Lifelines, a storytelling campaign to advance affordable and frequent transit solutions that will benefit all San Diegans.
Over the coming weeks, we will share 10 personal stories from transit riders. adobe.ly/2ZOIreL
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🎉 Last week, the #SANDAG Board of directors approved the Social Equity Early Action Transit Pilot, providing:
🧒 FREE transit fares for youth 18 & under
🚌💨 Improved transit services
🧑🤝🧑 Education about transit usage
SANDAG.org/TransitEquityPilo…
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Bus shelters are needed at every stop! Especially when weather is battering down on riders like last night. I was waiting for the bus at an unsheltered stop & I'm very lucky I had a great rain jacket on.
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DADS ON DUTY: After a violent week of fighting at a Louisiana high school, parents knew something had to change. So, a group of dads decided to show up not just for their kids - but for the whole student body - to help maintain a positive environment. @SteveHartmanCBS has more.