On Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, media are invited to a panel discussion hosted by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) at WOSU’s Ross Community Studio to reveal new data about the trail networks that are developing across the country, and the effect that infrastructure will and is having on America

The panel will feature RTC, Latino Outdoors, and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for a discussion about the urgency to connect this walking, biking and active transportation infrastructure and what it will take to get there, spotlighting Columbus as a specific example of progress and potential.

What:         America’s Trail Networks—An Exploration of the Scope and Impact of the Nation’s Developing Trail Networks

When:        Dec. 12, 1 p.m. Eastern

Where:       WOSU’s Ross Community Studio, 1800 N. Pearl St., Columbus, Ohio (See it on a map.)

Who:          Ryan Chao, President, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy  

                   William Murdock, Executive Director, MORPC

                   Melodie Mendez, Northeast Regional Coordinator, Latino Outdoors

Note:          For those participating virtually, the discussion will be streamed live from WOSU’s studio at railstotrails.org

 Press interested in attending in person or virtually should RSVP to Patricia Brooks at patricia@matchmapmedia.com.

-------------------------------------------

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: HB 171 Proponent Testimony Hearing

Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 3:30 PM 
Supporters of HB 171 are asked to submit a written testimony AND show up at the Statehouse to show our representatives that Ohioans support a social studies curriculum that reflects all Ohioans’ backgrounds and histories!  Unfortunately, the Committee Chair is limiting in-person testimony to just three witnesses. This means we need everyone to submit written testimony and have as many supporters as possible pack the room in support for HB 171.  
Location: Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Sq, Columbus, OH 43215.  More information and registration here. 

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Third Act OHIO had its official launch one year ago this month!

Over this time we have:

• Held several actions at Chase banks in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Athens.
• Participated in events and actions in Washington DC, NYC, and at the Mountain Valley pipeline.
• Been involved in the fight against fracking in OHIO State parks.
• Been involved in fighting Issue 1 (in August), and working for Issue 1 (in November)

As we think about the coming year we are eager to involve as many Ohio Third Actors as possible in the important work to protect our environment and safeguard our democracy.

• What's important to YOU? 
• What would you like to see Third Act tackle in OHIO? 
• What would motivate you to become more involved in Third Act Ohio?

Please join us for our Working Group December meeting:

Tuesday, December 12th, 7:00-8:00pmZoom Link:  https://thirdact-org.zoom.us/j/83978071594?pwd=brXxu7FZibgCS77RMgzXgMO5iVDrby.1