As a former geography teacher and self-proclaimed GIS nerd, I’m thrilled to proclaim today as Geographic Information Systems Day. Here in Minnesota, we are using GIS to make state government more effective - whether we’re replacing lead pipes or expanding homeownership.

How did $54 billion for climate in CA become $45 billion (but really only about $31 billion) you ask? Streetsblog unpacks my latest NextGen Policy :

happy birthday babe, u did it!!

Shapiro said he wants to work with Senate Republicans and House Dems this fall to pass legislation to tax and regulate skill games coupled with a boost for mass transit funding. He says Sen. Majority Leader Joe Pittman has tied the future of the two issues together.

The #ClimateChangeSuperfundAct is landmark legislation that shifts the economic burdens of climate change from taxpayers to Big Oil.   We have public support & the state legislature passed it.   Now we’re just waiting for Governor Kathy Hochul to sign it & hold polluters accountable.

Kevin Durant, on patriotism, and playing for Team USA: “A lot of bullshit happens in our country. But a lot of great things happen, too.”

In 1969, almost half of all American kids walked or biked to school. Today, that number is down to 10% Why did this happen, and what are the consequences? 🧵

I'd love to see a good map of Michigan that includes the areas of the state that are occupied by Ohio and Indiana. (The true border should be from the southern most point on Lake Erie to the southern most point on Lake Michigan.) How many people live in the these territories?

Tonight! Join us for an organizing call with an incredible lineup of elected officials, advocates, and transit fans who are united in their support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. All aboard! eventbrite.com/e/train-lovers…

All aboard!

America’s public transit & train nerds just kicked off @trainlovers4HW! If you support expanding trains, bike lanes and bus routes, join us. Transit and climate and housing justice are all linked. Let’s elect Harris-Walz. LFG!

Milwaukee's Mayor talking about destructive highways & walkable communities at the DNC is a great example why MKE is secretly one of the best cities in the US

NextGen showed up to support #AB1866 (Hart) & #AB3233 (Addis) at yesterday's #MakePollutersPay Rally by the Capitol! ✊ These bills will hold Big Oil accountable to clean up idle oil wells that pollute the air & environment in some of California’s most vulnerable communities.

🧵 NEW: Late last night, legislators in Sacramento released #AB3121, which will gut three low-income programs to pay for a one-time, small, bill credit. This is not equity or energy justice, it’s equity-washing. #CALeg #WarOnThePoor act.ceeetruth.org/affordability/

Breaking: #AB1866 to help plug and clean up California's idle oil wells just passed the legislature and is on to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. Californians shouldn't be exposed to these toxic environmental and public health threats. Thanks Assemblymember Gregg Hart! #MakePollutersPay

Unwittingly bought a ticket thinking this was happening last week - unfortunately cannot make it this Thursday. Would hate for it to go to waste, so message me if you'd like a free ticket! Or better yet, buy a ticket and use mine as an excuse to drag a friend along!

I understand why Harris isn't doing this but it's important to repeat: - Immigrants commit crime at lower rates than native born Americans - Immigrants do not reduce native-born wages - Immigrants help the economy grow - America is great as assimilating immigrants

90° as of noon in San Francisco marks the 5th 90°+ day this month. This is the most 90°+ days in October in San Francisco recorded history with records going back to 1874.

🚴‍♂️🚨BREAKING news🚨🚴‍♂️ Thrilled to announce our first Bike to the Movies, hosted by me & SFGATE editor Grant Marek 1 p.m. Sunday 11/3 Join our bike bus across S.F. to the mighty 4 Star Theater and watch the 1979 classic "Breaking Away." Buy tix 🍿⬇️ 4-star-movies.com/calendar-of-ev…

Happy 10th Anniversary to Run The Jewels' second studio album ‘Run The Jewels 2’ originally released October 24, 2014 | Read our tribute by Jesse Ducker + listen to the album here: album.ink/RunTheJewels2 Run The Jewels Killer Mike @therealelp