Nashua Strong Towns

08/14/2024

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04/20/2024

Looking for a free brownie and to learn about housing efficiency? Come by our Nashua Strong Towns Table today at the Nashua public library! 11-2PM today!

https://nashualibrary.org/271/Sustainability-Fair

03/02/2024

Followup/meeting notes to our meeting with Sam on Nashua reCODE: https://www.nashuastrongtowns.org/2024/03/02/nashua-re-code-featuring-sam-durfee/

Thanks to everyone who was able to make it, and for all of your support so far!

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01/21/2024

Introducing the Nashua Strong Towns official Complete Streets policy

After a significant number of discussions, at Nashua Strong Towns we are proud to present our official Complete Streets policy.

12/24/2023

PLEASE TAKE THE BWANH SURVEY! We are reaching out to our members, supporters, and all bicyclists and pedestrians as we review our organization’s priorities. Please complete this 4-minute survey to help us better address our mission and stay focused on what matters to you. Also, feel free to share this link with bicyclists or walkers you know. The deadline for completing the survey is MONDAY JANUARY 7, 2024. Here is the link to the survey --> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LJSB6SD
(OPTIONAL: For background, check out the League of American Bicyclists’ bike-friendly report card for New Hampshire -->https://bikeleague.org/wp-content/uploads/bfa-report-cards/2022/new_hampshire.pdf

11/07/2023

It's election day!

Hi folks, it is election day, so please make sure to vote! To ensure we have a stronger Nashua it is important to do your civic duty and get out and vote!

As a general rule we like to be non-partisan, however we strongly recommend Board of Public Works candidates: Manny Espitia and Matthew Gregg. Two candidates which espouse Strong Towns ideals.

You can find polling information here: https://www.nashuanh.gov/205/Where-Do-I-Vote

Please make sure to vote! Every vote counts and these elections are usually quite tight.

Access information that will help you determine where your polling location is.

07/29/2023

Nashua needs a Complete Streets policy!

Today we are beginning our push for a Complete Streets Policy in Nashua.

Complete streets are roadways designed and built to accommodate all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, public transit riders, and motorists, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for everyone. These streets prioritize inclusivity, safety, and accessibility, aiming to create a more balanced and equitable transportation system.

Most of our streets in Nashua are not pedestrian friendly, many of them hostile towards pedestrians and cyclists. It is critical we move towards making walking, cycling, and alternative transport safer and more pleasant in Nashua!

Complete Streets ensure that we can we can break the cycle of car dependency in Nashua, a crucial step towards the fight against parking minimums!

If you are interested in helping out, check out the link below!

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07/17/2023

Looking to give input on the future of transportation in Nashua? Make sure to fill out the Nashua Regional Planning Commission's survey on the Regional Metropolitan Transportation plan!

More details can be found here! https://www.facebook.com/NashuaRPC/posts/pfbid0w7tK4irBbtzcZ9N1HDTtvQxAadGbtiGAq9mbP45nFA5Vuse9xqvk1t555rJcnSVfl

The official community chapter of Strong Towns Nashua NH

07/08/2023

It's a common misconception that the US is too large for good transit options. That walkable cities, higher density housing, and high quality transit options like trains or bus rapid transit would never work in the United States because it is too big.

This could not be further from the truth. The United States is quite large, but in general most trips tend to be 3 miles or less: https://www.energy.gov/eere/vehicles/articles/fotw-1230-march-21-2022-more-half-all-daily-trips-were-less-three-miles-2021 even with our current sprawling developments. A perfectly reasonable number to travel by bike for folks who are able to do so.

The US was built on rail as well. In fact Nashua was well connected with Boston many years ago with fast transit to and from Boston: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashua,_Acton_and_Boston_Railroad with even less population than we have now. It is entirely possible for us to do it again!

For a longer form version of this, Not Just Bikes published a great video recently debunking this argument. Here's to getting more walkable cities in the US, and making Nashua a more walkable city!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REni8Oi1QJQ

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06/08/2023

Nashua Strong Towns official response to Parking Minimums in downtown: https://www.nashuastrongtowns.org/2023/06/07/official-response-to-parking-minimums/

We have worked with a number of members of the community and members of Nashua Strong Towns to try and put together alternatives to parking minimums proposed by the city of Nashua.

Nashua downtown is Nashua's most productive area in the city, and one of its most pleasant areas to be a pedestrian. It is important we do not undo years of work done by the city by making additional space for cars.

We hope the following suggestions are helpful in making a more walkable Nashua!

It's no secret - at Nashua Strong Towns we are against the proposed parking minimums in Nashua downtown.

04/24/2023

Recently we were at the Nashua Sustainability Fair to discuss zoning with local Nashuans!

While we don't usually approach walkable cities from an environmental angle, there is an enormous environmental impact to be had by making our cities and towns more walkable.

For more info, check out our recap here!

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