{"id":259,"date":"2022-02-16T20:07:25","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T20:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/?page_id=259"},"modified":"2022-02-16T20:17:33","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T20:17:33","slug":"advocacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/fr\/advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"D\u00e9fense des int\u00e9r\u00eats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Advocacy&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/talbotthrive.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/TrailView_web.jpg&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our advocacy work is aimed at building support for more non-motorized mobility infrastructure that affect policy and funding decisions by elected and appointed officials.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Talbot Thrive encourages improvements in infrastructure, operations, programs, and policies that benefit people walking, biking, strolling and rolling with the goal of making Talbot County a more livable place through the development and implementation of biking and walking initiatives by municipalities and the county.<\/p>\n<p>This includes supporting outcomes that place priority on active transportation and result from effective public engagement. Our advocacy work is aimed at building support for more non-motorized mobility infrastructure that affect policy and funding decisions by elected and appointed officials. We help inform county and town staff about best practices so that new and renovated facilities are designed and operate accordingly<\/p>\n<p><strong>One of the ways we do that is through advocacy. The following principles guide the Advocacy Committee\u2019s work:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support the development of infrastructure, operations, programs, and policies that benefit people walking, cycling, strolling and rolling over motorists<\/li>\n<li>Push to eliminate all traffic-related fatalities and injuries in our community<\/li>\n<li>Support biking and walking initiatives that serve a diversity of groups, leading to equity<\/li>\n<li>Change the language of the conversation, especially among decision-makers<\/li>\n<li>Identify the problems or issues for our decision-makers and then being available as a resource to them as they propose and develop solutions is a more successful way to advocate for change than is providing the direct solution ourselves.<\/li>\n<li>Partner with organizations who have similar missions or are stakeholders in our goals<\/li>\n<li>Identify and support projects identified by the Board as key to accomplishing its mission, including:\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Trail and linear park development in Talbot County such as The Oyster Trail (Easton-Oxford), the Frederick Douglass Trail (Easton-Queen Anne) and the Easton-St. Michael\u2019s Trail.<br \/>Improved pedestrian and bike rider infrastructure throughout the County, including within town limits<\/li>\n<li>Improved signage and roadmarkings to increase safe use of roads and trails<\/li>\n<li>Events to engage, educate, and promote<\/li>\n<li>Placemaking and livability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Want to Get Involved? 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