Good Works Columbus: September 25, 2023
Happy Autumn! Cargo bike ride this week, climate talks, and more
Intro
Hi! Welcome to another issue of Good Works Columbus. If you’re new here you can get caught up to what we’re all about here: https://goodworkscolumbus.substack.com/about.
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Things you can do online
Starting today, every U.S. household can place an order to receive four more COVID-19 rapid tests directly delivered to you.
Complete the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) survey on the environment, sustainability, and air quality. (8 minutes)
[National] Urge Congress to pass the E-BIKE act. If 15% of today's carbon-emitting car trips were made by electric bicycles (e-bikes), America's carbon emissions would shrink by more than 11 percent. The E-BIKE (Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment) Act would offer a 30 percent tax credit of up to $1500 on the purchase of new e-bikes. It's time to build support for this exciting new bill that can make climate-friendly transport more affordable for everyone.
Mark up the Vision Zero Columbus map. Have a close call walking, biking, or getting around town? Do you know a dangerous intersection that can be improved? Help identify these spots on the Vision Zero map.
If you haven’t already, complete the City of Columbus Bike Plus Survey or share with a friend or neighbor. The City of Columbus has started the planning process to improve how we bike, scooter and skate – however you choose to roll – in Columbus. They’re calling the plan “Bike Plus” – and they need your help! (5 minutes)
Register to vote and update your voter registration. The deadline for voter registration is October 10th for the November 7th election. (5-10 minutes)
Stop Cassady Avenue road widening:
Facebook: Friends and Families for Safe Streets Columbus
Provide public comment on the project page (until September 28th) (5 minutes)
Things to do in person
Go get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
Pick up a native tree to plant in your yard. Reservations are now with pickups in October.
The 2nd annual Solidarity Ships Mutual Aid Cargo Ride is at the end of the month on September 30th. The group bicycle ride is supporting our unhoused neighbors. Donation items needed and other details can be found at the event page. (Google Calendar)
Go to Urban Shift: Columbus’ Climate Future and You September 26th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Columbus Northside library branch. (Google Calendar)
Have a great day everyone, until next time.