Transportation policy manager @TransForm_Alert. she/her.
Berkeley, CA
Joined September 2010
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Amy Thomson retweeted
We are THRILLED that Transit Month starts 🔥this Friday!🔥 Check out our bus cards & ads, designed by @alfred_twu! Head to transitmonth.org for more info on celebrations, events, and ride alongs that transit orgs are hosting all month long! We’ll be updating it all week!
Look what’s up in SFMTA? The @SFTRU Transit Month Cards!! Join us this month in celebrating riders and operators and in riding the bus!
Amy Thomson retweeted
I introduced SB 532 — temporary bridge toll increase — to avoid devastating transit service cuts.
Today I’m joined by @AsmLoriDWilson in announcing a pause on SB 532 to allow further dialogue among Bay Area legislators & stakeholders about how to save Bay Area transit systems.🧵
Amy Thomson retweeted
Enjoy a faster, safer Geary TODAY! Later today, August 15th, at 1 pm, SFMTA will vote on the Geary Boulevard Improvement Project. Please join if you’d like to give a public comment in support, and feel free to message us or contact @fast_safe_geary for any additional support.
Amy Thomson retweeted
“Electric cars are here to save the car industry, not to save cities.”
I just realized I was quoting @BrentToderian in this interview with @elpais_espana
Thanks for the inspiration Brent!
"Los coches no compran cosas"/"Si tus calles son para los coches pones en una cárcel urbana a cualquiera q no pueda conducir"/"Si tu vida depende del coche no es verde"/"El objetivo del eléctrico es salvar la industria" @locodelpelorojo y @charlesincities elpais.com/clima-y-medio-amb…
I’ve been thinking about doing this for so long
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Amy Thomson retweeted
More unhoused Angelenos live in vehicles than in tents & makeshift shelters.
👤Estimated Persons in Vehicles: 11,159
👤Estimated Persons in Tents & Makeshift Shelters: 9,479
The 18 safe parking sites in the City (offering 404 spots) are often near or at capacity.
ALT A table that shows estimated numbers of persons living in cars, vans, RVs, tents, or makeshift shelters by the 15 Council Districts as well as City totals. The City Total for Persons in Cars is 2,534; for Vans is 2,139; and for RVs is 6,486 - for a total of 11,159 Persons in Vehicles. The City Total for Persons in Tents is 4,498; and in Makeshift Shelters is 4,999 - for a total of 9,479 Persons in Tents & Makeshift Shelters. The table includes a note indicating that it was prepared by LAHSA Data Management 8/19/2022.
Amy Thomson retweeted
I've met many people who say that California's 2020 orange sky day was the moment they understood what a warming world really looks like.
It was a wake up call. Some changed careers. Others got politically involved.
Maybe this week is that moment for people on the East Coast.
Amy Thomson retweeted
Thank you @APTA_info for standing with our coalition of 60+ labor, environmental, social justice and business orgs in support of public transit funding in the CA budget. A thriving public transit system is critical to CA’s working families, economy, and environmental leadership.
Amy Thomson retweeted
S.F. isn’t in a doom loop yet. We will be if California doesn’t save public transit. 8 in 10 BART trip are to downtown SF, Oakland, and Berkeley. Successful downtowns and transit and intertwined. Pleased to share my op-ed in today’s @sfchronicle sfchronicle.com/opinion/arti…
Amy Thomson retweeted
California’s transit systems are essential for connecting communities, reducing traffic congestion & improving air quality. We have to #SavePublicTransit before it’s too late!
This was great. @GavinNewsom missed out, but it’s not too late to fund transit!
Amy Thomson retweeted
Who will be impacted if California state government doesn’t fund transit operations?
All of the riders on this crowded BART train, all transit riders, drivers who will be stuck in gridlocked traffic.
Legislature & Governor must step up to prevent deep cuts to transit service.
Amy Thomson retweeted
Public transportation is essential for our economic recovery. Our residents, workers, and visitors rely on it. We can’t let Muni and BART fail for lack of emergency funding.
Amy Thomson retweeted
We’re at Bayview @SundayStreets!! Come talk transit, our city, and more with us, and hang in the sun! ☀️ 🚌
Amy Thomson retweeted
I look forward to working with the Governor & colleagues to get the job done, to have safe, reliable public transportation & to not let our transit systems fall apart.
Thank you @sfchronicle for getting it: sfchronicle.com/opinion/edit…
Amy Thomson retweeted
To avoid further service reductions, California transit agencies still need funding from a governor who talks a big game on climate but has *never* prioritized transit.
Here's a @TransForm_Alert report on why $5.15 billion is cheaper than the alternative transformca.org/post/press-r…
