ActivateSA is a grassroots tactical planning initiative and think-tank composed of architects, landscape architects, conservationists, civil engineers, civic leaders, transportation planners, and others working collectively to implement bold new active transportation infrastructure through advocacy, consensus-building, and technical design.
Making San Antonio a more just, affordable, resilient, and vibrant place requires empowering San Antonians to get around their city safely and efficiently on a transportation system that works for everyone – pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and transit users. ActivateSA seeks to enhance the efforts of community leaders in advocating for connected and efficient walking and cycling infrastructure across the city, building an active transportation network to serve every neighborhood and giving San Antonians the freedom to move however they choose.
“Activating” San Antonio is all-encompassing. It is not only making a better way to move between places but propelling the city into a sustainable future by fostering social mobility, creating resilient neighborhoods, and spurring equitable economic development. ActivateSA advocates for more effective use of public transit and a more sustainable and inclusive land-use plan that addresses the imperative of affordable housing and anti-displacement protections for low-income communities.
Our city needs a comprehensive active transportation and transit plan to ensure that every bond, grant, program, and project at every level of government pushes San Antonio towards a transportation network that moves people equitably, safely, and sustainably. Our leaders must be intentional in what projects they fund to ensure that everyone benefits from investment in new infrastructure. No more unconnected bike lanes – no more sidewalks that lead to nowhere – no more trails with no trailheads. If San Antonio aims to be a more active place, we need one clear, decisive guide to get us there.
