WE ENVISION A NASHVILLE IN WHICH:
➡️All people, regardless of race, class, or income, have the freedom to move through a comprehensive network of safe and accessible sidewalks, bikeways and transit routes with dignity,
➡️ Our transportation investments are co-created by those who have most at stake;
There are zero transportation deaths and serious injuries;
➡️There is a culture of walking and bic
ycling;
➡️People are healthier and happier because of equitable transportation choices;
➡️Our natural resources are protected by our transportation choices. OUR STRATEGIC GOALS
➡️Safer Streets
No one should be killed or seriously injured by our transportation system. We will advocate for policies and infrastructure that reduce serious and fatal bicycle and pedestrian crashes.
➡️Dignified Infrastructure for all. Nashville needs a safe and inviting network of bikeways and pedestrian infrastructure to ensure all Nashvillians are able to get around without a car, regardless of age, ability, culture, race, or income.
➡️Build the Walking Biking Culture
Build a culture where we accept and embrace many forms of transportation, where we celebrate active transportation trips. We will provide programs that help more Nashvillians use active transportation, and support those already doing so.
➡️Transportation Justice
The history of our transportation system has harmed many including Black, indigenous, communities of color, low-income communities, and people with disabilities, and mobility continues to be a barrier for many. We will work to counter this systemic inequity within our transportation system and to make Walk Bike Nashville into an anti-racist organization.
➡️Strong Walk Bike Nashville: Walk Bike Nashville will continue to be a stable, diverse, and successful organization so that we can achieve our goals. OUR VALUES
➡️Community
Our work should reflect and respect the needs and differences of the communities of Nashville in which we work.
➡️ Inclusion
We want to be intentionally inclusive in building a community
➡️Grassroots
We believe in the power of the people to change their community and work to be civic enablers, while always respecting our elected and appointed city leaders
➡️Powered by our People
Members and volunteers are a critical part of our success.
➡️Transportation Equity
We believe transportation investments should remove barriers to mobility and prioritize the needs of Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), and low-income people who stand to gain the most from better service.
➡️Environmental Sustainability
We believe our actions should be sustainable and respect our environment.
➡️Vanguards
We are innovative and forward-looking, willing to make mistakes
➡️Insistent but optimistic
We are respectful, but assertive when we need to be. We are passionate and believe in the potential for positive change, while also acknowledging the extent of our transportation challenges.
➡️Reflective and Data-Driven
We intentionally pursue personal excellence through positive self-criticism. We seek to be subject matter experts and use data backed by personal narratives or experiences from those who have the most at stake.
