The Vision
Transportation Futures
Our team was recently lucky enough to stumble upon an artifact from the future, what appears to be pages from a history textbook. The pages describe how our transportation system shifts from being car-dependent to a diverse system utilizing many different modes. It also describes an idea that is just now becoming popular, the “15 Minute City.” We have not been able to determine an exact date as to when these pages have come from, but our team hopes this future comes soon.
The Project
15 Minute City
The Plan of Action
How we can achieve this vision of the future
- Act at the local level by: Joining a local bicycle advocacy group, figuring out a trip you can replace with a bike/walk/bus ride, advocating for walk/bike days at your work, etc.
- Act at the state leve byl: Contacting your state transportation department/state representative and ask them to spend more on active transportation/transit, join your state transportation advocacy group, etc.
- Act at the national level by: Contacting your congressional representative, follow these national advocacy groups - T4America, Safe Routes to School, League of American Bicyclists
Resources
Learn more
- How to Build Back a Better City with the 15 Minute City, C40 Knowledge Hub
- This map tells you if you live in a '15-minute city', Fast Company
- Browse your local bicycle groups and resources, People for Bikes
- A Green New Deal for Transportation, Transportation for America
- Principles for Improving Transportation Options in Rural and Small Town Communities, Transportation for America
About The Artist
Lauren Dirgo
Multi-passionate idealist with a Masters in Sustainable Transportation and an affinity for anything involving color and design, especially visual communication and marketing design. She's a lifelong learner, designer, artist, gardener, and avid fantasy/scifi book reader.
