Sustainable Mobility for Arlington County (@susmo.org)

⏰⏰This Saturday, the Board will vote to endorse a Vision and Goals for the next 30 years of transportation in Arlington!⏰⏰ Will it be a vision of independence and freedom? Or the status quo of car-dependence fueled by infrequent transit, and blocked sidewalks? SPEAK UP! susmo.org/transporta...

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Independence, Not Car-Dependence In March you spoke up and demanded a more aspirational Vision and Goals for the future of Arlington's Transportation System. Staff heard and responded with some much-improved language, making it clear that continuing the status quo would not be enough. The Vision included making it possible for Arlingtonians to get around Arlington "without having to depend on a car" and that we wanted to "move more people with less traffic". This improved draft Vision is already under attack, with the Transportation Commission recommending that the "move more people with less traffic" language be changed to "move more people through multiple options" which says almost nothing of substance. Even worse, the Planning Commission recommended removing the phrase "without having to depend on a car" from the Vision Statement! We have heard CLEARLY through this process that Arlingtonians want to be able to get around without a car. That they want INDEPENDENCE, not CAR DEPENDENCE. Tell the County Board to reject these recommendations and share our vision for a future where getting around by car is a CHOICE, not a REQUIREMENT. https://susmo.org/transportation-future-vision-under-attack/