Mayor Johnson and eight other mayors from across the country will meet with national experts to talk solutions to their pedestrian safety challenges.
Month: April 2023
Ditching the Car, for Our Planet and Ourselves
In hopes of cleaner air and fresher water, cities across the country are looking for ways to reduce pollution in their communities. Any public official truly invested in creating healthier and more sustainable communities must address the multi-ton elephants on the street… cars.
Making the Case for a Sustained Federal Assistance Program: LIHWAP in Reading, PA
On March 29, the Mayors Innovation Project hosted a discussion about the critical need for sustained federal funding for water assistance programs, specifically the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), including a spotlight on LIHWAP successes in Reading, PA.
Milwaukee mayor joins national group of mayors looking to improve pedestrian safety
Mayor Cavalier Johnson is joining the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, a cohort of nine mayors from across the country collaborating to share the successes they’ve had while also learning from top experts in the field …
Nine U.S. Mayors Selected for Inaugural Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety
Today, the Mayors Innovation Project announced their selections for the inaugural cohort of the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety. The program is a collaboration between the Mayors Innovation Project, AARP, and Smart Growth America.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Selected For National Pedestrian Safety Initiative
“Across the country, mayors are working to save lives and find solutions that make their streets safer for all users. This work will support local efforts and create replicable models for cities around the country …
Petaluma’s Youth Plant Trees to Reduce Air Toxics
City parks are a public asset that deliver co-benefits in public health and climate change mitigation. Ensuring their safety, accessibility, and sustained funding is critical work.