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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Passing on for your information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> [CSGreenways] Fwd: Feb 24th: Traffic signals should prioritize people<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Hey folks,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I thought some members of your group might be interested in joining us on Monday.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>-Gordon<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>All people deserve traffic signals that allow them to walk and roll safely and with dignity. Sadly, right now most of our traffic signals are timed to prioritize cars speeding through our neighborhoods rather than people walking.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="http://email.mg.seattlegreenways.org/c/eJxtjttqxCAQhp9GL8UZ4-nCiyzdfY3gGtcNNVoS29C3r2npTSnM4eeDGb7ZWS4USLo45Mg5gj17EAzYVaIWoxiNHeEmr0AGvia2R99ajmmLsRz-c2d1SzSnPK1-yUtJ0zITeSHyxZ0LEQRHqbGnzmh2z9bediJGgrdex3Gwhw_xXusrC3XtKH7E0vYeUIOVpk8DYCTnHdHNpbrNtXSXf0Wa8yHU99ImABSaPh1E1PahrbI6KmGMR2lAqbv0QxyCt9_uv0d_3c8fP-Zfo71WEA" target="_blank">Join us Monday, February 24th</a> at 220 2nd Ave S, Seattle to get this campaign moving</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>. If you can't make it on Monday <a href="http://email.mg.seattlegreenways.org/c/eJxtj0GOwyAMRU9DdoOMHZqyYJFq2mtEhBCKREIFRKPevklH3YxGsmX7W7b-m7QCOgnZBI2AACjUkS1xwa8SO-qpP6te3ORVsBYWz4sztUbns3Prj3kWnrJvoo_DYkIMqx_CxOSFyW99FERBgLLDvdu1Jup7rY_CqGd428PntD0K9yn56LhNy67NKW_Le00MxWeq2cxzsF8l-NXE0mTtU57Surv611LVxtq0rXUQAqlr7pqMNQBno06jdahAzc440xJQO3ZihDfF5-gvxfHjl-EF2pFc0g" target="_blank">join our online discussion group</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=478 height=259 style='width:4.9833in;height:2.7in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D5E74F.D179A2E0" alt="Image removed by sender."></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>In 2020 we will advocate for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to adopt a comprehensive signals policy that:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Gives people <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>enough time to cross the street</span></strong>.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Limits how long people have to wait </span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>for a walk light. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Eliminates “beg buttons”</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> except in rare circumstances. Beg buttons require a person to push a button before the traffic light will allow them to cross, rather than automatically giving pedestrians a green light with parallel vehicle traffic.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Get involved:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Join us on Monday to learn more about this issue and discuss how we can make traffic signals prioritize people. No experience necessary! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>When: </span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Monday, February 24th from 5:30-7:00 PM</span><br><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Where: </span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>220 2nd Ave S, Seattle WA. 1st Floor Board Room</span><br><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>RSVP:</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <a href="http://email.mg.seattlegreenways.org/c/eJxtjttqxCAQhp9GL8UZ4-nCiyzdfY3gGtcNNVoS29C3r2npTSnM4eeDGb7ZWS4USLo45Mg5gj17EAzYVaIWoxiNHeEmr0AGvia2R99ajmmLsRz-c2d1SzSnPK1-yUtJ0zITeSHyxZ0LEQRHqbGnzmh2z9bediJGgrdex3Gwhw_xXusrC3XtKH7E0vYeUIOVpk8DYCTnHdHNpbrNtXSXf0Wa8yHU99ImABSaPh1E1PahrbI6KmGMR2lAqbv0QxyCt9_uv0d_3c8fP-Zfo71WEA" target="_blank"><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>on Facebook</span></strong></a> or to this email <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Can't make it</span></strong>: <a href="http://email.mg.seattlegreenways.org/c/eJxtj0GOwyAMRU9DdoOMHZqyYJFq2mtEhBCKREIFRKPevklH3YxGsmX7W7b-m7QCOgnZBI2AACjUkS1xwa8SO-qpP6te3ORVsBYWz4sztUbns3Prj3kWnrJvoo_DYkIMqx_CxOSFyW99FERBgLLDvdu1Jup7rY_CqGd428PntD0K9yn56LhNy67NKW_Le00MxWeq2cxzsF8l-NXE0mTtU57Surv611LVxtq0rXUQAqlr7pqMNQBno06jdahAzc440xJQO3ZihDfF5-gvxfHjl-EF2pFc0g" target="_blank">Click "apply for group membership" for our online discussion group</a>. <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Snacks: </span></strong>We will have snacks and drinks, and feel free to bring your own food. <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Accessibility: </span></strong>Seattle Impact Hall is located within easy distance of downtown bus routes and the Pioneer Square Light Rail Station. It is also located at the end of the 2nd Ave protected bike lanes and has ample bicycle parking in the basement. The facility is wheelchair accessible, has all-gender bathrooms, and is dog-friendly. Children are welcome. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Hope to see you Monday!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=100 height=100 style='width:1.0416in;height:1.0416in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender."></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Gordon Padelford</span><br><em><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Executive Director</span></em><i><br></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Seattle Neighborhood Greenways</span><o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Want to unsubscribe from SNG emails? 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