Local Motion | Columbia, MO

Providing walking, biking, and transit solutions to meet people’s everyday transportation needs.

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Local Motion is a grassroots advocacy organization focused on transportation equity.

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This is a neighborhood street. Neighborhood street

This is a neighborhood street. Neighborhood streets should be designed FOR the neighborhood.

Neighborhoods have kids biking to schools, retirees walking their dog, and people with disabilities going to work.

When the neighborhood street wasn't designed for the neighborhood, there are simple solutions for making the street safe, calm, and a place where people want to live.

"MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna in a statement thi

"MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna in a statement this past week described the statewide rise in fatalities as "unacceptable, alarming and preventable." This quote comes from a Columbia Daily Tribune article about 3 fatal crashes in Boone County over 3 days.

Through policy, education, and collaboration, our statewide arm, Missourians for Responsible Transportation, is working to eliminate distracted driving related injuries and deaths on Missouri roadways. In 2020, MRT started the Hands-Free Missouri Coalition, and has over 30 organizations that all support hands-free legislation and laws against distracted driving. Currently, there are 9 bills that have been filed in the House and the Senate in regards to distracted driving. We look forward to more progress on this issue in 2022.

What's so awesome about college campuses? Their wa

What's so awesome about college campuses? Their walkability and bikeability!

College campuses are a great example of creating a space that fulfills our everyday needs. We can look at college campuses for ideas on how to transform our neighborhoods to be navigable by foot, and to have more amenities available within walking/biking distance of people's homes.

What amenities would you want to add to your neighborhood?

Read more about this idea with the link in the bio!

Photo 1: 15-minute neighborhood in Boston
Photo 2: Normal, IL
Photo 3: Mizzou campus
Photo 4: Mizzou campus

Cargo bikes are becoming a greater interest to peo

Cargo bikes are becoming a greater interest to people around the nation. With the ability to transport items AND people, cargo bikes are a game-changer for people and families who can't afford or don't want the financial burden of owning a car.

Check out the short video about the power that cargo bikes plays for this community of families in NYC with the link in the bio.

Thank you @waltsbikeshop for renewing your busines

Thank you @waltsbikeshop for renewing your business membership with us!🚴🥳

Winter is here, but we have some tips to keep you

Winter is here, but we have some tips to keep you on the saddle during these chilly times🥶

• Dress for the second mile - as time goes on you'll warm up and you don't want to be too hot!🥵
• ⚠️Be cautious in winter conditions⚠️ don’t be afraid to ride slower than usual!
• Don't forget your lights for evening commutes🔦
• Wear gear that'll keep you warm - hat or ear muffs, gloves/bar mitts, long johns, scarf, insulated jackets, and wool sock liners are all winter items to keep you nice and cozy on your commute!🚴

We hope these tips help you continue to have fun on your bike and to stay warm this winter!

Thank you @cyclexcomo for renewing your business m

Thank you @cyclexcomo for renewing your business membership with us!🥳

Investing in safe walking and biking infrastructur

Investing in safe walking and biking infrastructure is beneficial for various reasons. Here are a couple of reasons cities should invest in walking and biking:

1️⃣ Reduced traffic and parking congestion
2️⃣ Helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions
3️⃣ Positive effects on public health with safe walking and cycling infrastructure
4️⃣ Cities and towns have witnessed boosts to their economy upon improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure

To read more about the benefits of investing in walking and biking, click on the link in our bio!

We can't thank you enough for your support during

We can't thank you enough for your support during CoMoGives in helping us not only reach our $40,000 goal but exceed that by raising over $45,000! What an awesome way to start 2022. With your @como.gives donation it will help us as we continue to advocate for transportation equity in Columbia.

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