Anna Stokes (@annastokes23) 's Twitter Profile
Anna Stokes

@annastokes23

Interested in cities and people. Multimodal transportation planner & advocate.

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calendar_today18-02-2010 05:22:15

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Attention fellow nerds -- anyone who spends a lot of time looking at, deciphering, and visually communicating datasets will appreciate this website: Datavizproject.com

Jeff Jackson (@jeffjacksonnc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NYTimes: “The judges left open the possibility that they could order new maps to be drawn before the 2018 election, either by the North Carolina General Assembly or by a special master appointed by the court.” nytimes.com/2018/08/27/us/… #ncpol

WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities (@wrirosscities) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re pledging to prioritize people over vehicles, lower emissions, promote equity and encourage data sharing. Join us & Robin Chase at Transforming Transportation 2019, Jan 17&18 for more. ow.ly/Mowq30nhhjv #TTDC19

We’re pledging to prioritize people over vehicles, lower emissions, promote equity and encourage data sharing. Join us &amp; <a href="/rmchase/">Robin Chase</a> at Transforming Transportation 2019, Jan 17&amp;18 for more. ow.ly/Mowq30nhhjv #TTDC19
SLOCAT Partnership (@slocatofficial) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The last mile can't exist without the first mile! The discussion on transport has to start with walking! Alioune Badiane invites Transforming Transportation to Africa to see the challenges and needs. #TTDC19

The last mile can't exist without the first mile! The discussion on transport has to start with walking! Alioune Badiane invites Transforming Transportation to Africa to see the challenges and needs. #TTDC19
WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities (@wrirosscities) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's hard to leapfrog when solutions are designed for developed countries first, and then we have to figure out how to adapt them after -- we don’t have the electricians, for example. -- Solomon Kidane Zegeye, Deputy Mayor of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ow.ly/VySb30nlUY8 #TTDC19

It's hard to leapfrog when solutions are designed for developed countries first, and then we have to figure out how to adapt them after -- we don’t have the electricians, for example. -- Solomon Kidane Zegeye, Deputy Mayor of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  ow.ly/VySb30nlUY8 #TTDC19
Anna Stokes (@annastokes23) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thanks to Jarrett Walker for the inspiring presentation at #ttdc19 which pushed transportation professionals to think critically about the words we choose when discussing, planning, and designing transportation systems.

Janette Sadik-Khan (@jsadikkhan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What if we tore down a highway and 90,000 cars ‘just disappeared?’ Evidence that driving isn’t a law of nature but a human decision based on options. seattletimes.com/seattle-news/t…

WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities (@wrirosscities) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Paratransit accounts for 50-98% of all passenger trips in sub-Saharan #African cities. But these colorful vehicles often clash with more modern forms of public #transit. Will they adapt to modernizing #cities or be taken off the map? WRI Türkiye ow.ly/T6IP30mBjBq

#Paratransit accounts for 50-98% of all passenger trips in sub-Saharan #African cities. But these colorful vehicles often clash with more modern forms of public #transit. Will they adapt to modernizing #cities or be taken off the map?  <a href="/WRISehirler/">WRI Türkiye</a> ow.ly/T6IP30mBjBq
Janette Sadik-Khan (@jsadikkhan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dear Transportation, Tech and Media Companies, Cities need people-friendly mobility options that reclaim streets from the damage caused by cars, not gimmicks that dance around the damage. Love, Janette

NYCT Subway (@nyctsubway) 's Twitter Profile Photo

March 17, 2019: 5,568,464 March 17, 2020: 1,785,252 3.7 million of you chose not to ride with us yesterday because you want to #flattenthecurve. We miss you, but for now, we’ll say: thank you for not riding with us. You’re keeping NYC safer.

Barack Obama (@barackobama) 's Twitter Profile Photo

John spent his entire life fighting for justice and equality––and now he has left behind his marching orders for all of us. nytimes.com/2020/07/30/opi…

NYCT Subway (@nyctsubway) 's Twitter Profile Photo

✨🎉New elevators alert 🎉✨ Today we're celebrating, because one more station has become fully accessible. Sunset Park, check out the shiny new elevators at your 59 St N/R station.👇

✨🎉New elevators alert 🎉✨ 

Today we're celebrating, because one more station has become fully accessible. 

Sunset Park, check out the shiny new elevators at your 59 St N/R station.👇
NEC Commission (@nec_commission) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we announced #ConnectNEC2035—a 15-yr plan representing the most ambitious reinvestment program in the Northeast Corridor's history & a new way of planning: a multi-agency, multi-year, shared action plan guided by a long-term vision. bit.ly/ConnectNEC2035

Today we announced #ConnectNEC2035—a 15-yr plan representing the most ambitious reinvestment program in the Northeast Corridor's history &amp; a new way of planning: a multi-agency, multi-year, shared action plan guided by a long-term vision. bit.ly/ConnectNEC2035
NEC Commission (@nec_commission) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#ConnectNEC2035 includes over 150 projects to make our nation’s most important rail corridor stronger than ever. These projects pave the way for a 21st century corridor with frequent, fast, safe, reliable, and comfortable service. youtu.be/ncEiKmSWN74

NJ TRANSIT (@njtransit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today the NEC Commission unveiled its C35 Plan. NJ TRANSIT, USDOT, Amtrak, and partner states, through the Commission, developed a plan to advance critical infrastructure investments along the NEC over the next 15 years.

Today the <a href="/NEC_Commission/">NEC Commission</a> unveiled its C35 Plan. NJ TRANSIT, USDOT, Amtrak, and partner states, through the Commission, developed a plan to advance critical infrastructure investments along the NEC over the next 15 years.
Federal Transit Admn (@fta_dot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez spoke at the #ConnectNEC2035 event, highlighting that “sustained investment in the NEC will deliver improved mobility for millions of Americans, create jobs & support our fight against climate change." bit.ly/2TdoU4Y

Today, FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez spoke at the #ConnectNEC2035 event, highlighting that “sustained investment in the NEC will deliver improved mobility for millions of Americans, create jobs &amp; support our fight against climate change." bit.ly/2TdoU4Y
Amtrak (@amtrak) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Amtrak President Stephen Gardner spoke at the Moynihan Train Hall in NYC with U.S. Department of Transportation & other partners for the NEC Commission's #ConnectNEC2035 15-year plan, which will coordinate & sequence 150+ NEC projects & capital renewal efforts. Learn more:bit.ly/3yZKA3O

Amtrak President Stephen Gardner spoke at the Moynihan Train Hall in NYC with <a href="/USDOT/">U.S. Department of Transportation</a> &amp; other partners for the <a href="/NEC_Commission/">NEC Commission</a>'s #ConnectNEC2035 15-year plan, which will coordinate &amp; sequence 150+ NEC projects &amp; capital renewal efforts. Learn more:bit.ly/3yZKA3O
The FRA (@usdotfra) 's Twitter Profile Photo

FRA Deputy Administrator and NEC Commission co-chair Amit Bose joined Federal Transit Admn Administrator Nuria Fernandez and others at Moynihan Train Hall in NYC for today’s announcement of an ambitious reinvestment program for the Northeast Corridor. #ConnectNEC2035

FRA Deputy Administrator and <a href="/NEC_Commission/">NEC Commission</a> co-chair Amit Bose joined <a href="/FTA_DOT/">Federal Transit Admn</a> Administrator Nuria Fernandez and others at Moynihan Train Hall in NYC for today’s announcement of an ambitious reinvestment program for the Northeast Corridor. #ConnectNEC2035