Adam Greenfield
@adamgreenfield.bsky.social
Streets, transportation, and land use advocate & organizer, mobilizing for bold change. Based in Austin TX. @SafeStreetsAustin @Rethink35 #NoMoreFreeways
If you do one thing today, take TxDOT's mass transit survey!
It's impossible to overstate the significance of TxDOT finally embracing transit. Support them and take the survey!
Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6RQFQN
It's impossible to overstate the significance of TxDOT finally embracing transit. Support them and take the survey!
Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6RQFQN
TODAY is the last day to tell TxDOT: "I want statewide mass transit in Texas!"
TxDOT's transit plan is a huge deal and it needs YOUR support. If you do one thing today, do this: 👉 Take the survey! 👈
Survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6RQFQN
TxDOT's transit plan is a huge deal and it needs YOUR support. If you do one thing today, do this: 👉 Take the survey! 👈
Survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6RQFQN
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If you do one thing today, take TxDOT's mass transit survey!
It's impossible to overstate the significance of TxDOT finally embracing transit. Support them and take the survey!
Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6RQFQN
It's impossible to overstate the significance of TxDOT finally embracing transit. Support them and take the survey!
Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6RQFQN
Do you support walking, bicycling, and safer streets in Austin? Then come to Safe Streets Austin's party of the year, tomorrow 11/21 6-9pm at Zilker Lodge!
This is the BEST way you can support this cause. Get your ticket now: www.safestreetsaustin.org/2025-fundrai...
This is the BEST way you can support this cause. Get your ticket now: www.safestreetsaustin.org/2025-fundrai...
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Do you support walking, bicycling, and safer streets in Austin? Then come to Safe Streets Austin's party of the year, tomorrow 11/21 6-9pm at Zilker Lodge!
This is the BEST way you can support this cause. Get your ticket now: www.safestreetsaustin.org/2025-fundrai...
This is the BEST way you can support this cause. Get your ticket now: www.safestreetsaustin.org/2025-fundrai...
Come join Safe Streets Austin this Friday at Zilker Lodge for one excellent party!
Info & get your ticket here: www.safestreetsaustin.org/2025-fundrai...
Info & get your ticket here: www.safestreetsaustin.org/2025-fundrai...
November 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Come join Safe Streets Austin this Friday at Zilker Lodge for one excellent party!
Info & get your ticket here: www.safestreetsaustin.org/2025-fundrai...
Info & get your ticket here: www.safestreetsaustin.org/2025-fundrai...
We're so excited to welcome Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon to Austin on December 4th. Get your ticket before they run out — this is going to be a great event!
Sarah Goodyear & Doug Gordon from the War on Cars podcast are coming to Austin on December 4th!
Come join a special book launch panel 8-9pm for Sarah & Doug's new book "Life After Cars". Special guests TBC.
Get your book and/or event ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-war-on...
Come join a special book launch panel 8-9pm for Sarah & Doug's new book "Life After Cars". Special guests TBC.
Get your book and/or event ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-war-on...
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We're so excited to welcome Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon to Austin on December 4th. Get your ticket before they run out — this is going to be a great event!
It's Election Day — GO VOTE!
I've voted and proudly supported Proposition Q on the Austin ballot.
The Austin Chronicle's endorsements, including the 17 Texas constitutional amendments, are a helpful resource to check out: www.austinchronicle.com/topic/electi...
I've voted and proudly supported Proposition Q on the Austin ballot.
The Austin Chronicle's endorsements, including the 17 Texas constitutional amendments, are a helpful resource to check out: www.austinchronicle.com/topic/electi...
Chronicle Endorsements for the November 2025 Election • The Austin Chronicle
The Chronicle Editorial Board offers the following endorsements ahead of early voting (Oct. 20-31). On the ballot this fall: a tax rate increase for the city of Austin (Prop Q) and 17 proposed amendme...
www.austinchronicle.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It's Election Day — GO VOTE!
I've voted and proudly supported Proposition Q on the Austin ballot.
The Austin Chronicle's endorsements, including the 17 Texas constitutional amendments, are a helpful resource to check out: www.austinchronicle.com/topic/electi...
I've voted and proudly supported Proposition Q on the Austin ballot.
The Austin Chronicle's endorsements, including the 17 Texas constitutional amendments, are a helpful resource to check out: www.austinchronicle.com/topic/electi...
I'm definitely attending the Life Cycle bike-themed art show this Friday 6-9pm, benefiting Safe Streets Austin.
Big shout out to hosts Tim and Kira McCool, such awesome pillars of the cycling community! 🤟
Big shout out to hosts Tim and Kira McCool, such awesome pillars of the cycling community! 🤟
Come enjoy bike art and support Safe Streets Austin!
The Life Cycle art show is happening THIS Friday, 11/7 6–9pm, at Goodluckhavefun (1207 Enfield Rd) gallery.
A gallery full of art, music, cookies, & drinks. Proceeds will benefit Safe Streets Austin!
Info: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1464...
The Life Cycle art show is happening THIS Friday, 11/7 6–9pm, at Goodluckhavefun (1207 Enfield Rd) gallery.
A gallery full of art, music, cookies, & drinks. Proceeds will benefit Safe Streets Austin!
Info: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1464...
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I'm definitely attending the Life Cycle bike-themed art show this Friday 6-9pm, benefiting Safe Streets Austin.
Big shout out to hosts Tim and Kira McCool, such awesome pillars of the cycling community! 🤟
Big shout out to hosts Tim and Kira McCool, such awesome pillars of the cycling community! 🤟
Come join the next Safe Streets Austin Happy Hour THIS Thursday 6-8pm at ABGB!
🚶 Hear about our latest campaigns
🚲 Get up to speed on local transportation projects
📣 Ask us anything
See you there!
🚶 Hear about our latest campaigns
🚲 Get up to speed on local transportation projects
📣 Ask us anything
See you there!
It’s that time again — join us for our monthly Safe Streets Austin Happy Hour!
🍻 Come hang out, meet fellow advocates, and unwind with great people and local brews.
📅 Thursday, Oct 30 | 6–8 PM
📍 ABGB – 1305 W Oltorf St
💛 Bring a friend!
#SafeStreetsAustin #AustinEvents #SSAHappyHour #SSACommunity
🍻 Come hang out, meet fellow advocates, and unwind with great people and local brews.
📅 Thursday, Oct 30 | 6–8 PM
📍 ABGB – 1305 W Oltorf St
💛 Bring a friend!
#SafeStreetsAustin #AustinEvents #SSAHappyHour #SSACommunity
October 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Come join the next Safe Streets Austin Happy Hour THIS Thursday 6-8pm at ABGB!
🚶 Hear about our latest campaigns
🚲 Get up to speed on local transportation projects
📣 Ask us anything
See you there!
🚶 Hear about our latest campaigns
🚲 Get up to speed on local transportation projects
📣 Ask us anything
See you there!
Reposted by Adam Greenfield
The survey to get your opinions on overhauling Sixth Street ends 👉THIS Sunday 10/19.👈
Take the City's survey now and support Protected Bike Lanes on Sixth!
Survey link: publicinput.com/v13338
Take the City's survey now and support Protected Bike Lanes on Sixth!
Survey link: publicinput.com/v13338
October 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The survey to get your opinions on overhauling Sixth Street ends 👉THIS Sunday 10/19.👈
Take the City's survey now and support Protected Bike Lanes on Sixth!
Survey link: publicinput.com/v13338
Take the City's survey now and support Protected Bike Lanes on Sixth!
Survey link: publicinput.com/v13338
Please support Protected Bike Lanes on Sixth between I-35 and Congress. This seriously might not happen unless YOU speak up.
Take the survey NOW: publicinput.com/v13338
⭐️ BONUS: Also in the survey, please support a *two-way street conversion* on Sixth for a safer, calmer experience. ⭐️
Take the survey NOW: publicinput.com/v13338
⭐️ BONUS: Also in the survey, please support a *two-way street conversion* on Sixth for a safer, calmer experience. ⭐️
October 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Please support Protected Bike Lanes on Sixth between I-35 and Congress. This seriously might not happen unless YOU speak up.
Take the survey NOW: publicinput.com/v13338
⭐️ BONUS: Also in the survey, please support a *two-way street conversion* on Sixth for a safer, calmer experience. ⭐️
Take the survey NOW: publicinput.com/v13338
⭐️ BONUS: Also in the survey, please support a *two-way street conversion* on Sixth for a safer, calmer experience. ⭐️
Reposted by Adam Greenfield
Applications for the Safe Streets Austin board are open until 9/30. As a board member, you'll help transform Austin's streets!
Information & application: www.safestreetsaustin.org/board-member...
Information & application: www.safestreetsaustin.org/board-member...
September 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Applications for the Safe Streets Austin board are open until 9/30. As a board member, you'll help transform Austin's streets!
Information & application: www.safestreetsaustin.org/board-member...
Information & application: www.safestreetsaustin.org/board-member...
The Safe Streets Austin Happy Hour is next Thursday!
I'll be there to help share the scoop on everything going on in the Safe Streets Austin world and would love to see y'all there.
I'll be there to help share the scoop on everything going on in the Safe Streets Austin world and would love to see y'all there.
Our first Happy Hour is coming NEXT Thursday 6-8pm!
Join fellow supporters for the latest on what's happening in transportation in Austin, what we're working on, and more.
This should be a good one - come on down!
RSVP: www.safestreetsaustin.org/upcoming-eve...
Join fellow supporters for the latest on what's happening in transportation in Austin, what we're working on, and more.
This should be a good one - come on down!
RSVP: www.safestreetsaustin.org/upcoming-eve...
September 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The Safe Streets Austin Happy Hour is next Thursday!
I'll be there to help share the scoop on everything going on in the Safe Streets Austin world and would love to see y'all there.
I'll be there to help share the scoop on everything going on in the Safe Streets Austin world and would love to see y'all there.
Reposted by Adam Greenfield
“One man stood alone for decades building the body of work that makes this movement possible. If any of us feel alone in this work, think of Professor Donald Shoup.
“His work will reshape cities for decades to come.” @adamgreenfield.bsky.social for the Austin Parking Reform Coalition
#yimbytown
“His work will reshape cities for decades to come.” @adamgreenfield.bsky.social for the Austin Parking Reform Coalition
#yimbytown
September 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
“One man stood alone for decades building the body of work that makes this movement possible. If any of us feel alone in this work, think of Professor Donald Shoup.
“His work will reshape cities for decades to come.” @adamgreenfield.bsky.social for the Austin Parking Reform Coalition
#yimbytown
“His work will reshape cities for decades to come.” @adamgreenfield.bsky.social for the Austin Parking Reform Coalition
#yimbytown
And this is your last day to apply for the Rethink35 board!
Want to join the Rethink35 board? Apply to be a Rethink35 board member by 9/10!
rethink35.org/jointheboard...
rethink35.org/jointheboard...
September 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
And this is your last day to apply for the Rethink35 board!
Today's the big day! Let's see how Rethink35 et al do at the I-35 lawsuit hearing before a real judge.
Join us at Scholz Garten 2-5pm to watch the hearing LIVE.
Join us at Scholz Garten 2-5pm to watch the hearing LIVE.
🔈The moment has come! The Rethink35 et al. v. TxDOT hearing over the I-35 expansion will take place Wednesday September 10 from 2-5.
Join us Scholz garden for snacks and a watch party!
actionnetwork.org/events/i-35-...
Join us Scholz garden for snacks and a watch party!
actionnetwork.org/events/i-35-...
September 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Today's the big day! Let's see how Rethink35 et al do at the I-35 lawsuit hearing before a real judge.
Join us at Scholz Garten 2-5pm to watch the hearing LIVE.
Join us at Scholz Garten 2-5pm to watch the hearing LIVE.
The I-35 Lawsuit Hearing Watch Party is TOMORROW 2-5pm at Scholz Garten! Join us! Snacks are on Rethink35...
🔈The moment has come! The Rethink35 et al. v. TxDOT hearing over the I-35 expansion will take place Wednesday September 10 from 2-5.
Join us Scholz garden for snacks and a watch party!
actionnetwork.org/events/i-35-...
Join us Scholz garden for snacks and a watch party!
actionnetwork.org/events/i-35-...
September 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The I-35 Lawsuit Hearing Watch Party is TOMORROW 2-5pm at Scholz Garten! Join us! Snacks are on Rethink35...
Looking forward to watching the I-35 Lawsuit Hearing live on Wednesday at Scholz!
🔈The moment has come! The Rethink35 et al. v. TxDOT hearing over the I-35 expansion will take place Wednesday September 10 from 2-5.
Join us Scholz garden for snacks and a watch party!
actionnetwork.org/events/i-35-...
Join us Scholz garden for snacks and a watch party!
actionnetwork.org/events/i-35-...
September 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Looking forward to watching the I-35 Lawsuit Hearing live on Wednesday at Scholz!
It's finally here!
THIS Wednesday, come watch the hearing for the I-35 lawsuit against TxDOT live at Scholz Garten. Snacks on Rethink35!
THIS Wednesday, come watch the hearing for the I-35 lawsuit against TxDOT live at Scholz Garten. Snacks on Rethink35!
🔈The moment has come! The Rethink35 et al. v. TxDOT hearing over the I-35 expansion will take place Wednesday September 10 from 2-5.
Join us Scholz garden for snacks and a watch party!
actionnetwork.org/events/i-35-...
Join us Scholz garden for snacks and a watch party!
actionnetwork.org/events/i-35-...
September 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It's finally here!
THIS Wednesday, come watch the hearing for the I-35 lawsuit against TxDOT live at Scholz Garten. Snacks on Rethink35!
THIS Wednesday, come watch the hearing for the I-35 lawsuit against TxDOT live at Scholz Garten. Snacks on Rethink35!
Austin, are you listening??
Converting ALL one-way streets to two-way will be a game-changer for downtown Austin. Let's do it!
Converting ALL one-way streets to two-way will be a game-changer for downtown Austin. Let's do it!
A simple way to improve American downtowns: Make one-way arterials bidirectional.
Doing so will improve safety, boost retail sales, and attract pedestrians.
Me, in Bloomberg 🧵
Doing so will improve safety, boost retail sales, and attract pedestrians.
Me, in Bloomberg 🧵
One-Way Streets Are the Wrong Way to Tame Downtown Traffic
In the 1950s, US traffic planners thought unidirectional arterials were better for moving cars through urban areas. Now many cities are having second thoughts.
www.bloomberg.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Austin, are you listening??
Converting ALL one-way streets to two-way will be a game-changer for downtown Austin. Let's do it!
Converting ALL one-way streets to two-way will be a game-changer for downtown Austin. Let's do it!
The Austin Parking Reform Coalition is the winner of the first ever Donald Shoup Organization Award!
We led on Austin eliminating parking mandates in 2023. Now we're back pushing for more reform (update soon.)
So proud to be part of this amazing group! Thanks to @parkingreform.org for this honor.
We led on Austin eliminating parking mandates in 2023. Now we're back pushing for more reform (update soon.)
So proud to be part of this amazing group! Thanks to @parkingreform.org for this honor.
September 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Austin Parking Reform Coalition is the winner of the first ever Donald Shoup Organization Award!
We led on Austin eliminating parking mandates in 2023. Now we're back pushing for more reform (update soon.)
So proud to be part of this amazing group! Thanks to @parkingreform.org for this honor.
We led on Austin eliminating parking mandates in 2023. Now we're back pushing for more reform (update soon.)
So proud to be part of this amazing group! Thanks to @parkingreform.org for this honor.
Reposted by Adam Greenfield
Every multi-lane city street is a policy failure.
August 14, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Every multi-lane city street is a policy failure.
This is an eye-popping report. Shifting funding away from highways will have massive benefits.
What’s the best way to spend $1 billion for transportation?
Our latest report shows the positive impacts of every $1 billion shifted from highways to transit and identifies key policy levers to shift transportation investments away from highway spending.
climateandcommunity.org/research/let...
Our latest report shows the positive impacts of every $1 billion shifted from highways to transit and identifies key policy levers to shift transportation investments away from highway spending.
climateandcommunity.org/research/let...
Letting People Move - Climate and Community Institute
Transportation policy represents a key tool to address both the cost of living and climate crises. In the United States, the shortcomings of today’s transportation system …
climateandcommunity.org
July 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This is an eye-popping report. Shifting funding away from highways will have massive benefits.
This past Saturday marked 61 years since the birth of Chris Riley.
Chris played a pivotal role in Austin for so long, both on City Council and as an urbanist elder statesman inspiring the next generation.
I think of Chris often and miss him deeply. He'll be long remembered. Happy Birthday Chris!
Chris played a pivotal role in Austin for so long, both on City Council and as an urbanist elder statesman inspiring the next generation.
I think of Chris often and miss him deeply. He'll be long remembered. Happy Birthday Chris!
July 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This past Saturday marked 61 years since the birth of Chris Riley.
Chris played a pivotal role in Austin for so long, both on City Council and as an urbanist elder statesman inspiring the next generation.
I think of Chris often and miss him deeply. He'll be long remembered. Happy Birthday Chris!
Chris played a pivotal role in Austin for so long, both on City Council and as an urbanist elder statesman inspiring the next generation.
I think of Chris often and miss him deeply. He'll be long remembered. Happy Birthday Chris!
I'll be at the public meeting today for the Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan. I hope to see you there.
This is a big deal for TxDOT and they need y'all's support. Come and thank staff for this great work!
This is a big deal for TxDOT and they need y'all's support. Come and thank staff for this great work!
Today's the day!
Join us 4:30-6:30pm for the Austin public meeting for the Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan.
A big turnout will show TxDOT that the public wants better walking & bicycling across Texas. Your presence is crucial.
Event info: burnsmcd.mysocialpinpoint.com/txdot-statew...
Join us 4:30-6:30pm for the Austin public meeting for the Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan.
A big turnout will show TxDOT that the public wants better walking & bicycling across Texas. Your presence is crucial.
Event info: burnsmcd.mysocialpinpoint.com/txdot-statew...
July 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I'll be at the public meeting today for the Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan. I hope to see you there.
This is a big deal for TxDOT and they need y'all's support. Come and thank staff for this great work!
This is a big deal for TxDOT and they need y'all's support. Come and thank staff for this great work!
Reposted by Adam Greenfield
If you haven't taken the Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan survey, now's the time!
Survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZFVPDB
(For Q4, we suggestion ranking "Improve the flexibility of funding sources" highest, followed by "Identify and make investments in critical corridors").
Survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZFVPDB
(For Q4, we suggestion ranking "Improve the flexibility of funding sources" highest, followed by "Identify and make investments in critical corridors").
July 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
If you haven't taken the Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan survey, now's the time!
Survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZFVPDB
(For Q4, we suggestion ranking "Improve the flexibility of funding sources" highest, followed by "Identify and make investments in critical corridors").
Survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZFVPDB
(For Q4, we suggestion ranking "Improve the flexibility of funding sources" highest, followed by "Identify and make investments in critical corridors").
Optics matter. TxDOT staff need to see a lot of people tomorrow supporting better walking and bicycling across Texas. This is a big step forward for the agency.
Hope to see YOU there! 🫵
Hope to see YOU there! 🫵
TOMORROW, join us in-person at Fiesta Gardens to support the *first ever* Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan.
A big turnout will send a strong message to TxDOT to fund and build sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails across Texas.
Event info: burnsmcd.mysocialpinpoint.com/txdot-statew...
A big turnout will send a strong message to TxDOT to fund and build sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails across Texas.
Event info: burnsmcd.mysocialpinpoint.com/txdot-statew...
July 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Optics matter. TxDOT staff need to see a lot of people tomorrow supporting better walking and bicycling across Texas. This is a big step forward for the agency.
Hope to see YOU there! 🫵
Hope to see YOU there! 🫵