Featured in Fall 2012 NSBE Magazine
As NSBE Lifetime Member #39, it is an honored to be featured in the Fall 2012 magazine.
WHUR BLACK WOMEN BIKE DC 7.25.12
Black Women Bike were featured guest of WHUR 96.3 FM "The Daily Drum" with Harold Fisher. Co-founder Najeema Washington, Steering Committee member Nichole Noel and I discuss biking in DC, safety, Black Women Bike and overcoming challenges to biking.
Video from White House Champions of Change
I am introduced at 13:51. I was on panel 2, which starts at 39:19. My specific speaking parts are at 41:40 and 56:33.
Panel 2, moderated by Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendes, included:
- Jacque Whitsitt, for Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, CO (BRT in Rural America)
- Rebecca M. Townsend, Manchester Community College, CT (Environmental Justice Strategies)
- Bob Sloane, Walk Boston, (Livability)
- Jason Roberts, Oak Cliff Transit Authority, TX (Livability and Streetcars)
- Phillip Washington, Regional Transportation District, CO (Transportation Workforce Development)
White House Honors Champions of Change
I am so honored to be recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change. The best parts of the day were shaking hands with US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood and my family traveling to share this day with me.
Here is an excerpt from the Secretary LaHood's blog.
For his full blog post, CLICK HERE.
Additional Write-ups
White House website: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/07/30/bridging-technical-gap
League of American Bicyclists: http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2012/08/bike-leaders-honored-by-white-house-as-champions-of-change/
"It was my distinct pleasure to welcome the 2012 transportation Champions of Change recognized yesterday by the White House. The 14 individuals selected for this honor comprise an amazing roster of transportation excellence and leadership.
We've accomplished a lot at DOT in the past few years, but we did not do alone. In communities across the country, we have found bold, innovative leaders who have taken up the important cause of changing the way we think about transportation and have created jobs in the process.
These Champions are making a difference every day in their local communities and across the country. And, thanks to them, it is a new day for transportation in America.
For his full blog post, CLICK HERE.
Additional Write-ups
White House website: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/07/30/bridging-technical-gap
League of American Bicyclists: http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2012/08/bike-leaders-honored-by-white-house-as-champions-of-change/
White House Highlights Veronica Davis as a Transportation Innovator “Champion of Change”
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 30, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, July 31st, the White House will honor leaders who have devoted their time and efforts to helping their communities reach new heights through transportation innovation. Transportation Innovators are individuals or organizations who have provided exemplary leadership in the growth and expansion of the transportation industry at the local, state or regional level.
“Today’s Champions are leaders in developing and implementing innovative transportation initiatives,” said Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood. “They are making a difference every day in their local communities and across the country by improving America’s transportation infrastructure and helping their friends and neighbors get where they need to go.”
The Champions of Change program was created as a part of President Obama’s Winning the Future initiative. Each week, a different sector is highlighted and groups of Champions, ranging from educators to entrepreneurs to community leaders, are recognized for the work they are doing to serve and strengthen their communities.
To watch this event live, visit www.whitehouse.gov/live at 11:00 am ET on July 31st.
Veronica O. Davis, P.E. is the co-owner and Principal Planning Manager at Nspiregreen LLC. She is a transportation guru who uses her knowledge to spark progressive social change in the community. She has been innovative in founding a women’s biking group, implementing an annual transportation summit for her community, and participating on the Citizens Advisory Council for the Transportation Planning Board for the DC region. She lives in Washington, DC.
Office of Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 30, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, July 31st, the White House will honor leaders who have devoted their time and efforts to helping their communities reach new heights through transportation innovation. Transportation Innovators are individuals or organizations who have provided exemplary leadership in the growth and expansion of the transportation industry at the local, state or regional level.
“Today’s Champions are leaders in developing and implementing innovative transportation initiatives,” said Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood. “They are making a difference every day in their local communities and across the country by improving America’s transportation infrastructure and helping their friends and neighbors get where they need to go.”
The Champions of Change program was created as a part of President Obama’s Winning the Future initiative. Each week, a different sector is highlighted and groups of Champions, ranging from educators to entrepreneurs to community leaders, are recognized for the work they are doing to serve and strengthen their communities.
To watch this event live, visit www.whitehouse.gov/live at 11:00 am ET on July 31st.
Veronica O. Davis, P.E. is the co-owner and Principal Planning Manager at Nspiregreen LLC. She is a transportation guru who uses her knowledge to spark progressive social change in the community. She has been innovative in founding a women’s biking group, implementing an annual transportation summit for her community, and participating on the Citizens Advisory Council for the Transportation Planning Board for the DC region. She lives in Washington, DC.
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