The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gases in the U.S., with automobiles as the primary contributor due to their high emissions and extensive use. While public transit and dense housing investments can reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and emissions, most federal funds prioritize automobile infrastructure over projects promoting environmentally friendly land use. https://lnkd.in/gK-QvfNT #SustainableTransport #ClimateAction #UrbanPlanning #CleanAir #GreenInfrastructure
TransForm
Non-profit Organizations
Oakland, California 3,036 followers
TransForm is addressing climate change and social inequity through transportation and housing solutions.
About us
TransForm promotes walkable communities with excellent transportation choices to connect people of all incomes to opportunity, keep California affordable and help solve our climate crisis. With diverse partners we engage communities in planning, run innovative programs and win policy change at the local, regional and state levels.
- Website
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http://www.transformca.org
External link for TransForm
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1997
- Specialties
- transit, planning, policy, advocacy, justice, research, analysis, housing, environment, and equity
Locations
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Primary
560 14th St
Ste 400
Oakland, California 94612, US
Employees at TransForm
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Tom Kemper
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Jeremy Hunter
Catalyzer of Transformative Experiences, Engaging Keynote Speaker, Human Talent Developer, Podcast Host, Executive Coach, Author
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Nicolay Kreidler
Founder at Lead Grow Thrive. Strategic Consulting for Purpose-Driven Businesses and Organizations.
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Nora Cody
Nonprofit Leader
Updates
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San Francisco's SFMTA is delaying a decision on whether to expand the ban on right turns at red lights citywide. The ban is already approved for 200 intersections in Downtown and SoMa, aiming to reduce pedestrian accidents. https://lnkd.in/gPY3_eub #VisionZero #SanFranciscoStreets #PedestrianSafety #UrbanSafety #TrafficSafety
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Oakland's Department of Transportation has selected a design for protected bike lanes on Upper Telegraph, extending from 52nd Street to Wolsey, with construction planned for 2026-2027. The project will include pedestrian safety islands, separated bike lanes, transit improvements, and other features, though some intersection designs and a one-block gap in the bike lanes remain concerns. https://lnkd.in/gtxM_Ktw #ProtectedBikeLanes #OaklandStreets #SafeStreets #UrbanPlanning #SustainableTransport
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With only 12 percent of trips taken by car and dense development, Tokyo differs greatly from most U.S. cities. In a recent City Beautiful video, Dave Amos explores how Tokyo’s focus on transit, reduced parking, and safety measures could offer valuable lessons for American urbanists. https://lnkd.in/eRqii6PW
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Richmondside is launching an investigative series on local air pollution, its health impacts, and potential solutions, aiming to make complex data accessible to the community. This series will explore the scale of Richmond's air-quality issues, grassroots organizing, and the effectiveness of recent environmental initiatives. https://lnkd.in/g7AXuKgW #AirQuality #HealthImpact #EnvironmentalJustice #RichmondCA
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Your support makes a difference. By donating to Transform, you are supporting advocacy for better policies and funding for just, affordable transportation and housing. Join us in creating a brighter future for all. https://lnkd.in/gbbJEPWn #TransformCA #SustainableTransport #AffordableHousing #ClimateJustice
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has been named the Outstanding Public Transportation System among large transit agencies in North America by the American Public Transportation Association. The award highlights VTA's excellence in efficiency and effectiveness, particularly during the challenges of 2021 and 2022, when they continued essential services amid a deadly shooting and cyberattack. https://lnkd.in/gub5UE5p #PublicTransit #TransportationExcellence #VTA #SustainableTransit #CommunityImpact
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Silicon Valley leaders celebrated a nearly $5.1 billion federal grant, bringing the Silicon Valley BART extension closer to completion. This funding narrows the gap to $700 million for the $12.7 billion project, which will extend BART through downtown San Jose to Santa Clara, creating 75,000 union jobs and serving over 54,000 daily passengers by 2040. https://lnkd.in/gAmhD3S6 #SiliconValley #BARTExpansion #TransitFunding #Infrastructure #PublicTransit
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Starting September 1, Caltrain will offer a $1 youth fare for all zones and a $2 All Zone Day Pass to make travel more affordable for young riders. This move is part of Caltrain’s efforts to boost ridership, with youth ticket sales already up 43% year over year. https://lnkd.in/eUEQRcYY #YouthTransit #Caltrain #AffordableTravel #PublicTransit #SustainableTransportation
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Restricting vehicles in congested city centers leads to cleaner air and safer, quieter streets. A stroll through Leipzig's car-free downtown highlights the often-overlooked benefit of reduced noise in vibrant urban spaces. https://lnkd.in/gF9ZdQzH #CarFreeCities #QuietStreets #UrbanPlanning #SustainableCities #CleanerAir