Appointed by Durham City Council to focus on Transportation Planning Policy on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. Elected vice-chair by fellow commission members.
Increasing the capacity of the commission to conduct development plan reviews. Built a workflow using Airtable to systematize the feedback we provide and make it so more commission members can lead their own development plan reviews.
Improving access to employment for low-income communities in Durham. There are multiple projects that are currently proposed with varying degrees of assistance that they would provide (including commuter rail and bus rapid transit).
Public advocacy for walkability, bike infrastructure, improved public transportation, and reducing car dependence, all of which lead to healthier and safer communities.
Wrote four new policies for the 2050 Durham Comprehensive Plan that were approved by the commission and submitted as suggested inclusions to the City of Durham.
Experimenting with
Walk Durham, a service to provide Durham locals direct ways to learn about and impact positive changes in walkability and public transit.
