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Q: Redirect two steps back in Symfony Using Symfony 4, I have a route to edit an entity that redirects the user to another route after submission like so:
if ($form->isSubmitted() && $form->isValid()) {

        //....

        $em->persist($thisEntity);
        $em->flush();

        return $this->redirectToRoute('this_entity_index');
    }

On the index page of the entity that is rendered through the route this_entity_index  I display buttons to edit an entity, so this redirect makes sense. However, I have a different show page (rendered through a show_route) for this entity, which also contains an edit button that routes to the edit-route. After editing, the user would again be redirected to the index page of the entity. What I would like to happen in that case, is to have to user redirected to the show page in that case, so essentially, I need to send the user two steps back.
If I use:
return $this->redirect($request->headers->get('referer'));

The user simply gets send back to the edit form (one step back). Perhaps there is a simply solution to send the user back two steps? This way I could send the user back to the index page, show page or any other page the user came from. Do I have to work with the session of the user? Any suggestions are appreciated.

A: hidden input added in form:
<input type="hidden" name="referer" value="{{app.request.headers.get('referer')}}"/>

and
if ($form->isSubmitted() && $form->isValid()) {

    //....

    $em->persist($thisEntity);
    $em->flush();

    return $this->redirect($request->request->get('referer'));
}

A: I had the same problem and I came up with more complex solution which can be used in form as classes approach. I just created a redirect field type, which can handle some logic for me and it's easy to put in every form. The logic behind is the same as in Deniz Aktürk solution.
<?php

namespace App\Form\Type;

use Symfony\Component\Form\AbstractType;
use Symfony\Component\Form\Extension\Core\Type\HiddenType;
use Symfony\Component\Form\FormBuilderInterface;
use Symfony\Component\Form\FormEvent;
use Symfony\Component\Form\FormEvents;
use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\RequestStack;
use Symfony\Component\OptionsResolver\OptionsResolver;

class FieldRedirectType extends AbstractType
{

    /**
     * @var RequestStack
     */
    private $requestStack;

    public function __construct(RequestStack $requestStack)
    {
        $this->requestStack = $requestStack;
    }

    public function configureOptions(OptionsResolver $resolver)
    {
        $resolver->setDefaults([
            'mapped' => false,
        ]);
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritdoc}
     */
    public function buildForm(FormBuilderInterface $builder, array $options)
    {

        $builder->addEventListener(FormEvents::PRE_SET_DATA, function(FormEvent $event) {
            $form = $event->getForm();
            $parentName = $form->getParent()->getName();

            $currentRequest = $this->requestStack->getCurrentRequest();
            $post = $currentRequest->request->get($parentName);

            $redirectUrl = isset($post[$form->getName()]) ? $post[$form->getName()] : '';
            $referer = $currentRequest->headers->get('referer');
            if (empty($redirectUrl) && ! empty($referer)) {
                $redirectUrl = $referer;
            } else if ($redirectUrl == $referer) {
                $redirectUrl = '';
            }

            $config = $form->getParent()->get($form->getName())->getConfig();
            $options = $config->getOptions();

            $form->getParent()->add($form->getName(), HiddenType::class, array_replace($options, [
                'data' => $redirectUrl,
            ]))
            ;
        });
    }

    public function getParent()
    {
        return HiddenType::class;
    }
}

First of all I "extends" HiddenType field making it a base field type.
Then I use PRE_SET_DATA event to set proper data to my hidden field based on earlier request or headers. I need to get data from my previous request in case if there are validation errors. Because after submitting such form my referrer will change and will be pointing to my edit/add form page. This is why at first time I need to save my referrer into hidden field and after that rely on posted data, not referrer header directly.
Inside that event you can't retrieve data from redirect field as the form data has not already been set. This is why I need to get data directly from post request.
SF creates posts array by adding main form type key to the response. So for the user form type the final array is like that:
array:1 [
  "user" => array:9 [
    "email" => "email"
    "first_name" => "name"
    "last_name" => "lastname"
    "_redirectUrl" => "where_to_redirect_back"
  ]
]

The user key you can retrieve by $parentName = $form->getParent()->getName();
Now based on posted $redirectUrl and referers you can determine which value is the correct one.
Then you have to set the proper value to the field, but again you can't use setData() method because of event's cycle.
This is why we have to get all initial options of field set in parent form. Then inject new value using data option to the field. Finally add field to the parent form, which is treated by SF as replacing the field if name already exists.
Finally you can just use that field as follows:
$form->add('_redirectUrl', FieldRedirectType::class); // inside controller or in other form type class

$form->handleRequest($request);
if ($form->isSubmitted() && $form->isValid()) {
    $redirectUrl = $form->get('_redirectUrl')->getData();
    if (empty($redirectUrl)) { // in case of empty value, redirect to some default place
        return $this->redirectToRoute('default_basic_route');
    }
    return $this->redirect($redirectUrl);
}

It works also as a 2 (n) steps back redirection if you have got more then one form to fill and finally you want that user to be redirected to the first page from which he came from. You have to pass to redirectField a value from previous redirectField. Firstly added redirectField should have got no initial value, so it can set it from referer header.

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Urgent: Fairness for Crash Victims in Virginia
January 28, 2020 January 30, 2020 | Greg Billing
People injured walking and biking in Virginia face an uphill battle to get fairly compensated for damages from a crash resulting from a negligent driver. An antiquated legal doctrine called contributory negligence stacks the deck in favor of insurance companies and against people who are hurt. Crashes can cause damage to a person's bike and other property, run up expensive medical bills and impact one's ability to work. Injured people deserve a fighting chance to be fairly compensated for damages.
The Virginia General Assembly is considering legislation that will level the playing field when bicyclists and pedestrians are hurt in crashes by negligent drivers. Yesterday, the Civil Law Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee voted in support of Senate Bill 659 and tomorrow the full committee will vote on the bill. The legislation is modeled on a similar bill passed in the District of Columbia in 2016 which has shown to be effective, targeted and fair.
People walking and biking in Virginia involved in a crash with the driver of a motor vehicle can be completed barred from receiving any compensation for injuries if they are even slightly at fault. Depending on the severity of a crash, a victim can rack up huge medical bills, lost wages because of missed work, face lasting injuries and other damages to personal property such as a bicycle.
Under the antiquated legal doctrine contributory negligence, powerful insurance companies can deny all claims from a crash victim in unfair and unjust ways. 46 states in the United States have adopted the more fair comparative standard that weighs each parties negligence and adjusts compensation accordingly
Senate Bill 659 is modeled on a similar bill passed in the District of Columbia in 2016 which gives crash victims access to full compensation if they are the less negligent party. The DC law has shown to be effective, targeted and fair. Scare tactics from the insurance industry have not borne out. Virginia's crash victims deserve better.
Yesterday, the Civil Law Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee favorable voted in support of Senate Bill 659 and tomorrow the full committee will vote on the bill. The next step in the process would be a vote by the full State Senate if the bill is reported out of the Judiciary Committee.
Editor's note: please pardon our typos. The Virginia legislative session is extremely short.
Topics: Action Alert	Tags: action, contributory negligence, Virginia
Mayor Bowser Signs #FixContrib bill at WABA Happy Hour
October 18, 2016 November 2, 2016 | Tamara Evans
On October 13, Mayor Bowser, Councilmembers Mary Cheh, David Grosso, and Elissa Silverman, DDOT Director Leif Dormsjo, and some of our favorite WABA members joined us for a very special member Happy Hour—to witness and celebrate the public signing of the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act. Councilmember Cheh: "We've been trying to get a bill like this passed for a long time. We're here to celebrate the effort that was put in by everybody to make that happen. This is a bill that provides a system of fair compensation. We know that bicyclists and pedestrians are at such great risk if they are hit by a car and yet they were often shut out of any recovery, it was just unjust! This is and should be seen as part of the overall Vision Zero work that is going on. At the end of the day, we want the District of Columbia to be safe for all users." Councilmember Grosso: "The work the WABA does is so important for the District of Columbia. Their advocacy work down at the Council is what made this bill actually happen. And it was not easy. It was a long haul for 2 & ½ or so years. Normally we're way ahead and people are asking us to slow down, but on this one there's only three jurisdictions that hadn't moved to this legal paradigm. I look forward to continuing to work with WABA to expand all our protected bike lanes throughout the heart of our city, around the perimeter." Councilmember Silverman: "I'm here on behalf of the cycling Councilmembers. This bill provides fairness and access to the courts for cyclists and pedestrians who are in a crash. There has been a lot of effort by this administration to build bicycle infrastructure, to get people out of their cars and make this a city that truly is walkable and bikeable and safe for all. My WABA membership card is at my desk for every time Greg [Billing, Executive Director] comes around. I just show it to him and say, I'm with you!" Mayor Bowser: "We have made the case to public officials and to the public that biking is great for recreation, but it is also a viable commute option. When we think about where our city is right now, we know we can't just have have car only options, that we have to make our network support everybody and we need more people riding their bikes. But we've picked a lot of the low-hanging fruit. The things we have to do now to speed up and have more bicycle lanes and fix our trails, this is the tough lifting that we have to do. I'm happy to have the Council so focused on this as a partner. We're focused on this as well. We also have a challenge ahead of us. WABA, you're the leader of the pack. We need you to keep working hard, keep challenging us with great ideas, keep advocating for more funding, keep going out to neighborhoods and educating the public. We need your help with that. Because people won't fight us if they are with us from the beginning. And you can help with that." Watch a video of the entire event and check out more photos below:
The signed Act is now under Congressional Review. Its projected law date is December 16, 2016.
Topics: Uncategorized	Tags: advocacy, contributory negligence
Contributory Negligence clears another hurdle!
September 20, 2016 November 2, 2016 | Tamara Evans
Great news!! After nearly three years of persistent organizing and advocacy by the WABA community, the DC Council just voted unanimously for the second time to pass the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act to fix contributory negligence!
Thank your Councilmembers!
This was something that, three years ago, we were told couldn't be done. Together, we have changed what is possible. It will now go to Mayor Bowser for a signature, and afterwards undergo thirty days of Congressional review. We aren't across the finish line yet, but we are closer than ever. This could not have happened without strong leadership on Council, especially Councilmembers Grosso, Cheh, and McDuffie. Click here to send a quick thank you email to all your representatives on DC Council.
Topics: Uncategorized	Tags: advocacy, contributory negligence, DC, legislation
Summer Advocacy Roundup
August 17, 2016 August 25, 2016 | Tamara Evans
Exploring a missing trail connection along Route 1 in Hyattsville
Low-Stress Bike Network
Prince George's County Trails Master Plan
Brief Explanation: The county's Trails Master Plan (still in draft form), identifies how Prince George's County intends to build and manage nearly 400 miles of new trails. The plan takes the mileage of primary trails (trails that are mostly paved, with high-quality design features, a park-like experience, and used for both recreation and transportation) from 65 to 293 miles, and secondary trails (connectors, along roads, or within neighborhoods) from 110 to nearly 400 miles. Current Status: The public comment period for the draft plan has closed, but we will provide further opportunities for engagement as the process moves forward.
Campaign Launch— Finish the Trolley Trail
Brief Explanation: A half mile separates the Rhode Island Trolley Trail in Hyattsville from the rest of the Anacostia Tributary Trail network. It's a half mile that stands in the way of a regional trail system connecting Beltsville and Bladensburg, College Park and Capitol Hill, Silver Spring and Southeast Washington. It's a half mile that isolates communities and makes getting around by bike or foot more difficult and dangerous. It's a half mile blocking economic development and opportunity. Current Status: The Maryland-National Capital Parks Planning Commission has a design for a trail connection that would bridge this gap. Right now, it's just that—a plan on paper, waiting in a desk drawer for someone to take it out and make it real. A united community demanding action can make this happen. Action to Take: The Prince George's Acton Committee meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Hyattsville Municipal Building (4310 Gallatin St. Hyattsville) at 7:30 pm. Click here for more information and to sign the petition.
Beach Drive Rehabilitation
Brief Explanation: National Park Service (NPS) recently announced that construction on the much-anticipated rehabilitation of Beach Drive and the adjacent trail will begin after Labor Day of this year. The construction project will happen in four stages, beginning in the south and working north. While Beach Drive will be closed to car traffic in both directions for the segment under construction, bicyclists and pedestrians will still be able to travel through the corridor. While the road is being reconstructed, the trail will remain open, and when the road is completed but not yet open to car traffic, and the trail is being reconstructed, then bicyclists and pedestrians will have access to the road. Current Status: The funding is allocated, the engineering designs are complete, and the contract has been awarded. You can see a project map on our April 2015 update, and find more information on the NPS project website. Action to Take: National Park Service is hosting a public information meeting on August 18 at the Petworth Neighborhood Library at 6:30 pm. Join us and learn more about this exciting project!
Monroe Street Bridge and MBT
Brief Explanation: The Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) will eventually connect Union Station to Silver Spring Maryland. For years, advocates were told that the time for routing the trail under the Monroe Street Bridge through a tunnel behind the west abutment would come when the bridge was ready to be rehabilitated. Current Status: The time for bridge rehabilitation has come. But the tunnel for the trail is off the table. The scope of the bridge rehabilitation does include the installation of a traffic signal at 8th and Monroe Streets. In its current condition, this intersection is unsafe for trail users because of low visibility for cars coming eastbound over the bridge and lack of crosswalk alignment with the trail. Action to Take: We are still waiting for the intersection designs, but we want to hear from you. What would it take for you to feel completely safe at the intersection of 8th and Monroe Streets NE? What have you seen work in other places? Take this quick survey and share your ideas with us.
New York Avenue Trail
Brief Explanation: The District's 2005 Bicycle Master Plan includes plans for a trail along New York Avenue that would connect NoMa to the National Arboretum, serving all the neighborhoods in between. New development along the corridor, specifically in NoMa and Ivy City, is renewing interest in the trail concept. Current Status: WABA will work closely with DDOT, Rails To Trails Conservancy, and other stakeholders to move the trail development process forward. But there's a significant possibility that this could get complicated. Virginia Railway Express (VRE), a commuter rail service linking DC and Northern Virginia, has plans to relocate its railcar storage in light of the expansion of Union Station. Their chosen location is from 4th Street NE to 16th Street NE- right below New York Avenue, right where the concept plan routes the trail. Action to Take: Scroll to the bottom of this blog post to sign up for updates.
Updates to Trail Rules in Maryland
Brief Explanation: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is updating its Park Rules and Regulations. Good changes have been proposed, including when trails close, speed limits for bicycles on trails, who has to yield the right of way at trail crossings, and whether e-assist bikes are allowed. You can read the whole discussion draft, and a set of policy alternatives, on the M-NCPPC website. Current Status: WABA supporters submitted a strong showing of public comments on the proposed rules during the comment period. Additional public meetings will likely be scheduled in the fall. Action to Take: Click here to send an email to M-NCPPC to make sure that trails stay open when people need them, that parents can haul their kids to school on them, and that no one gets ticketed for riding their bicycle at a reasonable speed.
Veirs Mill + Matthew Henson Trail Crossing— Still Not Safe.
Brief Explanation: On Sunday July 17th, Oscar Mauricio Gutierrez Osorio, 31 of Silver Spring, was killed crossing Viers Mill Road in Silver Spring where the Matthew Henson Trail crosses a high speed Maryland State Highway. The exact details of the deadly crash involving Mr. Osorio are not public, but the trail crossing is a known safety hazard. This is the same location where Frank Towers, 19 was killed in December 2016, just days after receiving a new bike for Christmas. Current Status: WABA reached out to local and state elected representatives, and transportation officials requesting action, as we did after Frank Tower's death. On Thursday, July 21st, the entire Montgomery County Council sent a letter to Maryland Governor Hogan, Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn and Maryland State Highway Administrator Greg Johnson requesting immediate prioritization of trail crossing improvements. The letter calls out the current dangerous conditions and the need for immediate action. On July 29th, the delegation from Maryland's 19th District sent a letter to Maryland State Highway Administrator Greg Johnson requesting immediate corrective action at the Matthew Henson Trail crossing of Veirs Mill Road. Action to Take: Maryland residents: write or call Governor Hogan, Transportation Secretary Rahn, and MD State Highway Administrator Johnson, as well as your state delegates and county representatives. Tell them that the status quo is not working and demand effective solutions.
Bike Routes for Commuting Around Red Line Safetrack Closures
Brief Explanation: WABA and Montgomery County Department Of Transportation hosted two events to help new commuters learn safe routes to avoid red line disruptions. Current Status: Resources for biking around upcoming safetrack surges are here. Action to take: Avoid hassle and delays by biking!
Crosstown Study
Brief Explanation: Getting from Columbia Heights to Brookland is a frustrating experience on a bike. It's not a whole lot better on a bus, and really not great in a car either. DDOT is conducting a study aimed at improving travel through this corridor for all modes. Current Status: At present DDOT has two concepts for this project. You can read more about them here. Action to Take: The comment period for the current concept plans has closed, but another community meeting will be scheduled in September. Project updates and timelines will be posted here.
Street Calming and Bike Lanes for Maryland Ave NE
Brief Explanation: More than six years ago, the D.C. Council gave DDOT money to make a long stretch of Maryland Avenue, NE safer for pedestrians and cyclists. DDOT used that money to establish a new initiative that it called the "Maryland Avenue Pedestrian Safety Project." That initiative included implementing a road diet along Maryland Avenue and installing bike lanes, wider medians, and curb bump-outs. Mayor Bowser, DDOT Director Dormsjo, and Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen have made Maryland Avenue a priority, and they have been pushing to get the project done. You can read more about the history of the Maryland Avenue Project here. Current Status: A recent community meeting held to explore DDOT's 30% design plans for the project turned acrimonious. While meant to be a chance for residents and neighbors to get a detailed look at the design for the street and offer constructive feedback to improve the project, the packed library meeting rooms were instead filled with heated concerns about parking. We've seen this movie before. Action to Take: The DDOT employees responsible for this project are George Branyan and Ali Shakeri (george.branyan@dc.gov; ali.shakeri@dc.gov). If you live, work, or bike around the project area, please send them an email letting them know you support this project and want to see it move forward.
Brief Explanation: The D.C. Council voted unanimously to approve the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2015 as part of the consent agenda. This vote is a huge step towards final passage of the bill, and is the result of years of organizing efforts. In spite of roadblocks, delay, and concerted opposition from AAA and the insurance lobby, we're the closest we've ever been to changing the unfair doctrine of contributory negligence for vulnerable road users. Current Status: The bill has now cleared a major obstacle to passage. The Council will vote on the bill a second time in late September / early October, after which it will require a signature by Mayor Bowser, (who sent a congratulatory tweet to Councilmember Cheh after the successful first vote) and will undergo a 30 day Congressional review. Action to Take: We aren't taking anything for granted. We will stay vigilant through the final stages of the process to ensure there are no surprises, and keep you updated along the way.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act Passed!
Brief Explanation: On June 28, the D.C. Council voted unanimously for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-335). Mayor Bowser signed the bill in late July. The legislation is the culmination of the efforts of the Bicycle Pedestrian Working Group convened by Councilmember Cheh last summer, on which our Executive Director Greg Billing served. It contains all kinds of good stuff, including open source crash data, bicycle and pedestrian priority areas, and codifying Complete Streets. Current Status: The Act will become DC law at the end of August after 30 day period of Congressional review.
Advocacy 101 Training—Join us!
Brief Explanation: The training, hosted by WABA's advocacy team, is for Prince George's folks interested in making their community more bike-friendly. We'll explore how decisions are made in the County, dive into some of the fundamental tools and approaches to influencing those decisions, and see how we, as individuals or groups, can push Prince George's County to be more bike-friendly. (You don't have to be a Prince George's county resident to attend, but it will be Prince George's focused.) 9am-1 pm Saturday August 27th Hyattsville Municipal Building 4310 Gallatin St. Hyattsville, MD. Action to Take: Register for the training!
Topics: Uncategorized	Tags: advocacy round up, Alexandria, Beach Drive, contributory negligence, crosstown study, legislation, Maryland, Maryland Ave, metropolitan branch trail, NY Ave. Trail, Prince George's County, Rhode Island Trolley Trail, rock creek park trail, safetrack, Silver Spring Circle
One step closer to reforming Contributory Negligence in DC
July 12, 2016 November 2, 2016 | Tamara Evans
At the #FixContrib Rally
Today the DC Council voted unanimously to approve the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2015 as part of the consent agenda. This vote is a huge step towards final passage of the bill, and is the result of years of organizing efforts. In spite of roadblocks, delay, and concerted opposition from AAA and the insurance lobby, we're the closest we've ever been to changing the unfair doctrine of contributory negligence for vulnerable road users. The bill has now cleared the major obstacles to passage. The Council will vote on the bill a second time in late September / early October, after which it will require a signature by Mayor Bowser, and will undergo a 30 day Congressional review. We would never have gotten to this point without our members and supporters. Thank you for becoming an expert on this arcane issue, signing petitions, sharing information with your networks, writing and calling your Councilmembers, attending rallies, and all the other ways you've leant your support to this campaign. Kudos to the D.C. Council for doing the right thing. In particular, we recognize the leadership of Councilmember Mary Cheh for crafting, introducing and championing the bill, Councilmember McDuffie for bringing it before the Council, and Councilmembers Allen, Silverman, Grosso, Evans, and Nadeau for their early and steadfast support. This is a huge step towards a necessary reform that's been a long time coming. We're so close, but we're not done yet. We will stay vigilant through the final stages of the process to ensure there are no surprises, and keep you updated along the way.
The Fix Contrib bill has been delayed another two weeks
June 29, 2016 August 23, 2016 | Greg Billing
On Tuesday, the DC Council voted to postpone acting on the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2016 until July 12th. The legislation would repeal DC's unfair and punitive contributory negligence standard for bicyclists and pedestrians involved in crashes with drivers. While we commend the Council, particularly Councilmembers Cheh and McDuffie, for attempting to fix this unfair situation, we call on the Council to act quickly and decisively to adopt the Act on July 12th. There are real world, daily consequences that come with deferring action on this bill. Only an hour after the bill was postponed, a woman riding a Capital Bikeshare bike was critically injured in a crash with a motor vehicle. The details of yesterday's crash are unknown to us but it highlights the absolute and day-by-day urgency to protect bicyclists and pedestrians who are hit by drivers. Our thoughts are with the injured victim, her friends, co-workers, and family. Tuesday's Council meeting, which we expected would result in passage of the bill after the first reading, began with an unexpected request. Councilmember McDuffie requested withdrawal of the bill and postponement of consideration until the next regularly scheduled meeting in October. Councilmember Cheh opposed this, sparking a procedural debate. The result is that the vote on this crucial bill has been postponed until July 12th. It's clear that Councilmembers McDuffie and Cheh both support fixing contributory negligence, as is evident in the overall support of the bill and elaborated on in the Judiciary Committee's report. It's also clear that a majority of the Councilmembers support changing the law. The question now is how to do it. The current bill would allow for 100% recovery of damages in cases where the bicyclist or pedestrian is less negligent than the driver. In circumstances where the cyclist or pedestrian is found more negligent than the driver, the recovery is zero. This is the strongest legislation for vulnerable road users. It recognizes the unique and exposed nature of people walking and biking, and give them full recovery when they are injured by negligent drivers. We believe that this is the best approach to changing the current regime and that Council should pass the existing bill. The alternative approach floated by Councilmember McDuffie in yesterday's meeting appears to propose a different comparative negligence model. While the exact language of the Councilmember's proposal is unknown, it is our understanding that his proposal would not only bar vulnerable users at 50% fault or more from any recovery (as does the present bill), but it would also reduce the recoverable damages of any plaintiff by the amount the plaintiff found to be at fault. Put another way, a bicyclist or pedestrian who is found to be 10% at fault when getting hit by a car will not be able to recover the full amount of her medical bills, damages to her bike, or lost wages. Under the existing bill, the vulnerable road user would be able to recover all of her damages. While we would likely continue to support the bill if Councilmember McDuffie's amendment passes (it is still a measurable improvement over the status quo), we support the bill without amendment. We will continue remain respectful and passionate throughout this campaign, We ask our members, supporters and the greater bicycling and walking community to remain respectful in the debate too. We strongly supports abolishing the unfair contributory negligence regime for vulnerable road users, and believe that quickly passing the existing bill before the Council is the best way to achieve that goal. We thank Judiciary Chair McDuffie for moving this bill out of committee and before the full DC Council. The bill, as introduced and amended in the Judiciary Committee, represents a carefully negotiated compromise between the involved stakeholders and should be passed without further delay.
The Insurance Lobby is trying to block a Contributory Negligence fix.
June 24, 2016 November 2, 2016 | WABA Staff
On Thursday, AAA Mid-Atlantic sent a disingenuous email to its DC members with some exaggerated claims about the effects of the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2015. The bill, which fixes a glaring injustice in our legal system, goes up for a D.C. Council vote on Tuesday. If you haven't yet, please send a note to your Councilmembers asking them to support the bill. You can also join us on the steps of the Wilson Building on Tuesday morning to show support for the bill.
Contact your Councilmembers
On Friday afternoon, WABA circulated a memo debunking the insurance lobby's claims to Councilmembers and their staff . Here is a summary of the memo: Property Casualty Insurers of America ("PCI"), a national trade association representing auto insurers in D.C., has circulated a misleading "analysis" of bicycle and pedestrian crash data to suggest that if the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2015 (B21-4) passes, auto insurance rates will jump 24%. A careful evaluation of the analysis shows that it is based upon flawed assumptions and grossly inflated cost data. The primary flaw in the analysis was the use of an outdated (2004) study to determine the total lifetime costs of traffic crash injuries to bicyclists and pedestrians to society, not actual insurance claims. Using this much larger and inflated estimate, the PCI analysis exaggerates the impact. More importantly, no evidence was presented to suggest a causal relationship exists between the legislation and insurance rates, and if that was the case, what the actual rise in rates could be, if any. The PCI analysis assumes 100% of crashes will involve DC-insured drivers. According to the 2014 DDOT Traffic Safety Statistics Report, only 37% of total traffic crashes involve a DC driver. Maryland and Virginia drivers alone account for 46.9% of all crashes in the District. The costs of crashes associated with bicyclists and pedestrians would be spread much further into the regional insurance pool, not solely in the District's. Finally, for some context, bicycle and pedestrian traffic injuries account for only 15% of total traffic injuries in D.C. according the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The need for fair compensation for injured bicyclists and pedestrians is great and insurers of negligent drivers should be responsible for harm caused. But, to claim that compensation of an additional 15% of total injuries would cause such significant increase to auto insurance rates is not credible. In cases where a bicyclist or pedestrian is the less negligent party, the victim should be entitled to fair compensation and not 100% barred from recovery, as is the law in 46 other states.
A law that blames you, instead of the driver who hit you, could soon meet its end
May 11, 2016 May 11, 2016 | Tamara Evans
by Tracy Hadden Loh and Tamara Evans
Cross posted at Greater Greater Washington.
In 2008, a driver in a minivan hit me (Tracy) when I was riding my bike on Connecticut Avenue, fracturing my pelvis in three places. The driver's insurance company denied my claim because of a law that says if you're even 1% at fault, you can't collect anything. The good news? DC is moving to change this.
At a press conference announcing the bill in 2014
Currently, DC, Maryland, and Virginia use what's called a pure contributory negligence standard to decide who pays what damages after a vehicle collision involving someone on bike or foot. I wrote about contributory negligence in 2014, but the basic thing you need to know is that under this standard, if the person is even 1% at fault for a collision, they can't collect anything from the other party (or parties). Insurance companies benefit from contributory negligence because it makes it very low risk to deny a claim, since the legal standard a court would apply is so broad. Most people, however, agree that this standard is unfair—in fact, Alabama and North Carolina are the only states aside from those in our region not to have moved to an alternative legal standard that compares the fault of the parties and allocates responsibility to pay damages according to who was more to blame, known as comparative fault. This might all change soon On April 21, Councilmember and Judiciary Committee chair Kenyan McDuffie brought the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2016 to a vote. It passed out of Committee 3-0 and is now awaiting two votes before the full Council. This bill would make it so a person on a bike or on foot who was contributorily negligent in a crash with a motor vehicle would still be able to collect damages if they were less than 50% at fault. The version of the bill that came to markup had two minor but substantive changes from one that was introduced last January. First, it now includes a definition of "non-motorized user" to mean "an individual using a skateboard, non-motorized scooter, Segway, tricycle, and other similar non-powered transportation devices." These vulnerable road users are now explicitly covered by the bill, in addition to bicyclists and pedestrians. Secondly, the bill expressly retains the "last clear chance" doctrine, something that is already available under the law in the District. The basic idea behind last clear chance is that even if the plaintiff (the person who gets hit) is contributorily negligent, the plaintiff's negligence is not a bar to recovery if the defendant (motorist) had the last clear chance to avoid the accident. Reserving last clear chance will likely result in greater protection for bicyclists because in circumstances where the bicyclist is contributorily negligent, the bicyclist would still be able to recover for damages if the motorist had the last clear chance to avoid the collision. The bill must be approved by the Committee of the Whole and receive two affirmative votes by the full Council. It would then go to the Mayor for her signature. Afterwards, the bill becomes an act and must go through the Congressional approval process before becoming law. Both votes could take place before the summer recess. Who does contributory negligence hurt? The contributory negligence standard is particularly hard on bicyclists, in part because the public is not well-educated about bike laws in general. But the reality is that contributory negligence is actually hard on anyone with relatively small damages to claim and/or no applicable insurance coverage (e.g. pedestrians). Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingent fee basis, and small cases do not adequately compensate them for their time. Thus, though the cost of replacing a bike or a few thousand dollars in medical bills may be substantial for an individual, it's not enough to attract an advocate to take on a driver's insurance company. Contributory negligence is hardest on low-income people To some, the pain and damages that fall under this threshold are the difference between getting by and falling behind. There can be no doubt that this has real consequences for seniors, communities of color and low-income individuals who can't just call in sick and watch Netflix until a back sprain heals or buy a new bike. We know that 38% of DC households don't have access to car. We know that 28% of trips made by DC households are by foot, and another 20% by transit (which includes some walking to access). The web of incentives and laws that we're all traveling in every time we take a step or pedal across the street to the bus stop, or get behind the wheel of a car, directly affects our quality of life and shapes our behavior and choices. Councilmember Mary Cheh (Ward 3) introduced the bill. The bill's sponsors are Councilmembers Grosso (at-large), Evans (Ward 2), Bonds (at-large), and Allen (Ward 6); Councilmember Alexander (Ward 7) is a co-sponsor. With this legislation, the DC City Council has an opportunity to choose fairness and common sense. Let your city council member know that this matters to you: thank them for supporting the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act of 2016 or let them know you want to see their support.
Tracy Hadden Loh loves cities, infrastructure, and long walks on the beach looking for junk. She holds a Ph.D. in city and regional planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. By day, she is the director of research at the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. By night, she is an activist, a military wife, a baby mama, and proud to represent Ward 1 on the Mount Rainier, MD city council. Tamara Evans is the advocacy director for the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. She lives in Mt. Pleasant.
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What's Next for the Contributory Negligence Bill?
April 22, 2016 November 2, 2016 | Tamara Evans
Yesterday, the Judiciary Committee voted 3-0 to move the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act out of committee and recommended it for consideration by the full D.C. Council. The version of the bill that came to markup had two minor but substantive changes from the one that was introduced last January. First, it now includes a definition of "non-motorized user" to mean "an individual using a skateboard, non-motorized scooter, Segway, tricycle, and other similar non-powered transportation devices." These vulnerable road users are now explicitly covered by the bill, in addition to bicyclists and pedestrians. Secondly, the bill expressly retains the last clear chance doctrine, something that is already available under the law in the District. Reserving it will likely result in greater protection for bicyclists, because in circumstances where the bicyclist is contributorily negligent, for example, where the bicyclist's negligence exceeds 50% of the harm, the bicyclist still has the last clear chance doctrine at his or her disposal, which would allow the bicyclist to recover— even if the bicyclist was contributorily negligent— when the motorist had the last clear chance to avoid the collision. In our view, it cuts in favor of bicyclists. We support both changes to the bill. What's Next? We're not done yet! The bill will now be considered by the full DC Council when it meets as the Committee of the Whole sometime before summer recess. It needs seven votes to pass the Council, and the Mayor's signature to become law. The bill's sponsors are Councilmembers Cheh, Grosso, Evans, Bonds, and Allen; Councilmember Alexander is a co-sponsor. We are closer than we've ever been to fixing this obvious problem in the law—something we've been told couldn't be done. Our opponents didn't think could be done, and they're still working to keep the legislation from becoming law. Between now and the final vote, we'll need to do everything we can to make sure we have sufficient support on the full Council. Keep your eyes out for action alerts about opportunities for further public comment and testimony as they arise. We'll need everyone's involvement to get this across the finish line.
UPDATE: Big legislative success this afternoon
April 21, 2016 November 2, 2016 | Greg Billing
We just got back from the Wilson Building and we'll have a more thorough update soon, but I wanted to make sure you knew that the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act to address contributory negligence passed a markup hearing in the Judiciary Committee just a few hours ago. This is great news. You probably have the background, just in case, here's a summary of how contributory negligence hurts you as a bicyclist and pedestrian in the District of Columbia. We've been working on this for years, and it's thrilling to be so close to fixing this terrible legal doctrine. Thanks to everyone who called, wrote, petitioned, testified, and championed this work. Thanks for standing up for vulnerable road users across the District. But we obviously can't celebrate just yet. The bill still has to go before the full D.C. Council. Considering the powerful forces protecting the status quo, we've pushed much further than anyone would have expected. This is long overdue, we think we can win, but we need your help.
Please donate today to help us see this through to the end.
Our advocacy work takes time, and that doesn't happen without support from folks like you. WABA is 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. Please support this campaign with a donation of $25 or more today.
Our work on contributory negligence won't stop until we're rid of this dinosaur of a legal doctrine. Contribute today, so we can celebrate its extinction with you.

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Situated at the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve on the western border of the Kruger National Park, Londolozi is one of South Africa's pioneer private game reserves. Set on the Sand River, the reserve is a wildlife paradise and is known for being one of Africa's most sought-after safari destinations. Londolozi means "protector of all living things" in isiZulu which is reflective of the reserve's progressive ecotourism practices, for which it has been internationally lauded. Within the reserve, there is a collection of five beautifully appointed lodges to choose from. Londolozi guarantees a luxurious and memorable safari experience.
Experience the heart of the African bush with daily direct flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Nelspruit KMIA as well as the iconic Skukuka Airport, gateway to the Timbavati, Sabi Sand, The Kruger National Park, Phinda and the private game lodges.
A short apron transfer connects you onward to the doorstep of your safari destination on Airlink's lodge link service to the Ngala, Ulusaba, Arathusa, Londolozi and Phinda Airstrips. You also have the freedom to enjoy a short open safari vehicle transfer from the Phinda, Ngala, Ulusaba and Arathusa Airstrips to adjoining private game lodges in the reserve.
A short air transfer from the lodge airstrips or Skukuza Airport to Nelspruit KMIA connects you conveniently to Livingstone (Zambia) and Vilanculos (Mozambique), gateway to the Bazaruto and Benguerra Islands.
One might imagine a trip from New York to the Southern tip of Africa to be a long, difficult and demanding travel experience. Quite the opposite is in fact true as Shan and I recently discovered.
World renowned as one of Africa's finest game lodges, Londolozi has been accorded Relais & Châteaux status, reinforcing its commitment to luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and exceptional service.


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Konstantyn, imię świeckie Theodor Buggan (ur. 29 czerwca 1936 w Pittsburghu, zm. 21 maja 2012) – amerykański biskup prawosławny, z pochodzenia Ukrainiec, zwierzchnik Ukraińskiego Kościoła Prawosławnego Stanów Zjednoczonych w latach 1993–2012.

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Pochodził z rodziny Stanleya i Catherine Bugganów, z pochodzenia Ukraińców, żyjących w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Ukończył studia teologiczne w Kolegium św. Andrzeja w Winnipeg, uczelni Ukraińskiego Kościoła Prawosławnego Kanady (1959). Następnie studiował na uniwersytecie w Pittsburghu i w prawosławnym seminarium św. Włodzimierza w Nowym Jorku. W 1967 został wyświęcony na diakona przez arcybiskupa Mścisława (Skrypnyka), a następnie na kapłana przez metropolitę Jana (Teodorowicza). Służył w etnicznie ukraińskich parafiach św. Włodzimierza w Chicago i św. Mikołaja w Troy. W 1971 złożył wieczyste śluby mnisze, przyjmując imię Konstantyn. 7 maja 1972 metropolita Mścisław, zwierzchnik ówcześnie niekanonicznego Ukraińskiego Kościoła Prawosławnego Stanów Zjednoczonych, wyświęcił go na biskupa Chicago. W 1993, po śmierci Mścisława, biskup Konstantyn został nowym zwierzchnikiem Kościoła. Od 1994 był również honorowym zwierzchnikiem Ukraińskiego Autokefalicznego Kościoła Prawosławnego w Diasporze. W latach 1995–1996 kierowana przez niego administratura uznała zwierzchnictwo Patriarchatu Konstantynopolitańskiego, stając się kanonicznym Kościołem na prawach autonomii. Metropolita Konstantyn przyjął tytuł metropolity Irinoupolis.

Zgodnie z testamentem zwierzchnika niekanonicznego Ukraińskiego Autokefalicznego Kościoła Prawosławnego Dymitra (Jaremy), metropolita Konstantyn w 2000 został mianowany duchowym zwierzchnikiem tegoż Kościoła. We wrześniu tego samego roku Konstantyn mianował arcybiskupa charkowskiego i połtawskiego (jurysdykcja UAKP) Igora swoim przedstawicielem na Ukrainie.

Zmarł w maju 2012 po kilkutygodniowej chorobie.

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Kids With Courage Foundation - Empowering children with Type 1 diabetes.
The Kids With Courage Foundation has made a commitment to children and young people growing up with Type 1 diabetes. Why? Because they require strength beyond what most of us can comprehend because they will battle this dreadful disease each and every day for the rest of their lives. They need and deserve our understanding, assistance and encouragement.
Welcome to Kids With Courage Website!
We're excited to introduce you to the new look and theme for our bundles of encouragement. While the same helpful tools, educational materials and positive messaging are still included, the new boxes will have an added component of encouragement and themed Superhero in training. Alex the bear is not new, but his little ear tag themes him as the T1 patients new sidekick and introduces the kids to becoming brave. The idea is that what matters most is how you see yourself. The concept is to help tear down the stigma that T1 kids often carry by helping them see themselves as a Superhero, paving the way for success.


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Leadership Summit 2023
« Human Rights And Civil Society under Israel's new far-right government
Jewish Democracy or Jewish Theocracy? From the Front Lines of the Battle for Israel's Soul (Montreal) »
In-person at NIFC's Toronto offices, 110 Eglinton Ave West, Suite 104
Virtually via Zoom
Canadian Jewry is hearing more about the struggle for Israeli democracy than ever before. So what is NIFC planning in the coming year to raise our issues and higher funding?
We're pleased to resume our annual leaders-only Leadership Summit, where our activists and ambassadors from across Canada can understand our strategies, get involved, and connect with each other.
Join us in-person at NIFC's midtown Toronto offices or tune in online to discuss and meet members of our Board, New Gen team, Regional Councils, and other leaders from across the country.
"We Are the Democratic Pushback": NIF in the Present Moment
Q & A with Mickey Gitzin, NIF Israel Director
11:00 am-12:00 pm Eastern / 8:00 am-9:00 am Pacific
How Can We Possibly Measure Social Change?
Presentation by Jenny Cohen, NIF's Director of Evaluation & Institutional Learning
12:00-1:00 pm Eastern / 9:00-10:00 am Pacific
1:00-1:30 pm Eastern / 10:00-10:30 am Pacific
Next Generation Views of the Present Moment
Panel discussion with our 2023 Naomi Chazan Fellows
Wrap-up with Ben Murane, Executive Director
2:30-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:30 am-12:00 pm Pacific
Mickey Gitzin is the Director of the New Israel Fund in Israel. Prior to joining NIF, Mickey was the founding director of "Israel Hofsheet" (Be Free Israel), a leading grassroots organization fighting for separation of religion and state in Israel. Previously, Mickey was the spokesperson for MK Ilan Gilon (Meretz) and the Associate Director of "Festival BeShekel," an organization advancing arts and culture in Israel's geographic and socioeconomic periphery. After completing his military service as an intelligence officer, he served as a shaliach (emissary) in South Bend, Indiana for the Jewish Agency for Israel. Mickey holds a Master's in Public Policy from University College-London, for which he received a Chevening Scholarship from the British Foreign Office and the British Council.
Jennifer (Jenny) Cohen, a community organizer by training, has worked in the third sector in Israel, Europe and the United States for over thirty years. Jenny's particular interests include participatory program design and evaluation as a tool for building organizational sustainability and her PhD dissertation research explored how high-impact NGOs contribute to social change. For the past fifteen years, Jenny has developed models for using outcome and evaluative thinking and tools to advance policy, with a particular emphasis on programs committed to advancing equality and shared society for and between different populations. Building on her diverse professional experience with front-line workers, evaluators, academics, and philanthropists, Jenny employs an understanding and commitment to the kinds of collaboration that often drive the most strategic of social change initiatives. Jenny has served as NIF's internal Director of Organizational Learning and Evaluation for four years.
2023 Naomi Chazan Fellows
Sarah Broitman is a Policy Analyst with the Government of Canada. She holds an MA in Global Politics from McMaster University and a BA in Political Science from the University of Victoria. Throughout her studies, Sarah focused on Israel, Palestine, and the Jewish diaspora; seeking to understand the impact of identity, trauma, and power on geopolitics. Sarah is a passionate community advocate and believes firmly in advancing equitable peace through compassion, knowledge, and action. She has served on several volunteer boards, including the NIFC New Gen Council. Alongside championing progressive Jewish causes, Sarah is vocal feminist and avid animal-lover. In her free time, she can usually be found walking her dog, Dan, along the Ottawa river or flying home to BC to escape Ontario's weather.
Alex Richler (she/they) is a queer disabled Jew who's passionate about building spaces for intersectional togetherness. Whether it be a casual hang out to celebrate a big life transition or a 30 hour global Shavuot festival with 51 facilitators, Alex strives to build bridges and entry points across her/their many communities and identities while encouraging those around her/them to find unity, mutual respect and understanding, and joy in being in relationship with those different from ourselves. When Alex isn't building intentional community, they can be found eating pickles, listening to pop punk, and/or swooning over dogs.
Eli Speigel is a director, editor, and videographer based in Toronto. His work ranges from comedies to cinéma vérité documentaries. His credits include Plains (2022), Mayonnaise (2022), Tarana Ding Dong (2020) and Stain (2019). He is also a member of IfNotNow Toronto and is passionate about Jewish identity and how it relates to social-economic justice in Israel-Palestine and beyond.
Pauley Tedoff is a Public Health Specialist focusing on social and environmental determinants of health in resource-limited settings. Pauley recently completed her PhD as a Vanier Scholar in Global Health and Epidemiology at McGill University. Pauley has worked for governmental and non-profit organizations around the world, designing and implementing social and health promotion projects in service of marginalized communities. Most recently, Pauley worked in Canada's Western Arctic as a Health Research Advisor for the Inuit land claim organization, the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation. Pauley credits her time volunteering at the African Refugee Development Centre in Tel Aviv with spurring her desire to play a more active role in progressive Jewish movements back home. She is grateful for this unique opportunity to engage critically with issues that lie at the heart of Jewish identity, collective memory and tikkun olam. In her free time, Pauley enjoys practicing foreign languages, dancing salsa, and spending time in the Great Outdoors!


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Speech to the City Council / In Support of Sanctuary City Status - Colorado Springs, April 25, 2017
Carrie Peterson
The Pilgrims - my ancestors - were America's first refugees. | Source
I am here representing the Colorado Springs Socialists, to voice our support of the Green Party's initiative to make Colorado Springs a Sanctuary City.
Although I am representing my group today, I would like to share my family's history with you.
I am the granddaughter of immigrants. My grandfathers, Jonathan Dunham and Henry Cobb, Jr., were Separatists. America's first refugees.
Eleven generations ago, in 1607, under the threat of brutal persecution, the Separatists - my ancestors - attempted to flee England. But the ship's captain betrayed them; instead of taking them to Holland, he alerted the authorities to their escape plan. They were arrested and imprisoned.
The next year, battered but not broken, they managed to secure another ship. The authorities again tried to stop their passage. The ship's captain - concerned only with money - abandoned boatloads of women and children in the harbor as HE fled authorities
They finally made it to Holland. But persecution followed them from England, and soon the congregation was again persecuted for their religious beliefs.
The Separatists were never entirely welcome in the Netherlands. They were not allowed to hold any employment outside of hard labor. In 1619, the Netherlands passed a law outlawing Separatist gatherings.
There were also fears of war with Spain, which meant the Inquisition could come to Holland; if that happened, the Separatists would most likely be tortured and killed.
Plymouth Rock | Source
They had to leave Holland or face the same - or worse - persecution they faced in England. Neither of my grandfathers was able to make the first voyage on the Mayflower; Jonathan lost his wife in Leiden and felt the journey would be too difficult for him and his four young children. He and Henry remained in Holland while the bravest of the congregation set out to the New World.
The entire ordeal was fraught with danger and tragedy. Much like the voyages of modern immigrants and refugees. Those pilgrims barely made it through the first year. It was only because of the understanding and compassion of the Wampanoag Tribe that they survived at all.
We tend to lump all "pilgrims" together, much like we lump all "immigrants" together. Those early settlers were not the Puritans that burned "witches" at the stake. They were not the mercenaries and opportunists that came to the New World only to exploit it. Just like how modern immigrants and refugees aren't all criminals and terrorists.
They were refugees. Just like many modern refugees, Separatists wanted a place where they could freely practice their beliefs, without fear of being jailed or killed.
There are more similarities between the modern immigration crisis and the plight of the Separatists than there are differences. Colorado Springs has an opportunity to become a beacon of light for both immigrants and refugees, regardless of whether they are escaping religious persecution, war or crushing poverty.
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Joliet City Council Candidate Suzanna Ibarra Interview
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Pros and Cons of Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants to the USA
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    public class AddItemResult : PCResultBase
    {
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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"We got punished" says Millwall boss Neil Harris
Chopper pulls no punches after Bolton defeat
Neil Harris pulled no punches after watching Bolton bring an end to his side's excellent run of five straight wins with a 2-0 victory at the Macron Stadium.
The Millwall manager was frustrated as Wanderers punished two pieces of poor defending to secure a second win over The Lions this season.
"Both goals were avoidable," Chopper said. "Some of my players didn't do the basics today for some periods of the game and we got punished.
"When you play against good teams you have to match them in key areas in and around the penalty boxes. If you don't then it's going to cost you dearly.
"I am disappointed for our players. We didn't do the basics well enough as we have done in previous games. We didn't get into enough good positions with quality and I thought we lacked a little bit of belief in our play until the last 15 minutes or so when we played on the front foot."


Our friend Dave (pictured above) is a very talented Sibe. As a member of the "Army of Four, not only does he help his mom make quilts (as the guide dog for the color blind), but he has authored several fine haik-woos. Two of them are even about me!
Your mom must have a pretty nifty sense of humor ..."Haik-woo"? Indeed!! Ok if I link your blog to mine?
That picture, by the way, looks like you're all taking turns scaling the couch. Oh what fun!
I can't take any credit. Dave or Dave's mom came up with the word "Haik-woo."
Sure, go ahead and link to me. I'll do the same the next time I update the template.


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The Best Ideas Come From The Most Diverse Teams
We believe that the diversity in our industry and community is a fundamental strength of our region. Our mission is best fulfilled when we embrace diversity as a value and practice. We maintain that achieving diversity requires an enduring commitment from both management and field operations and must be ingrained in our organizational culture, values, and behaviors.
Throughout our work we will support diversity in all its forms, encompassing age, disability status, economic circumstance, ethnicity, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation. Our commitment to be a part of the process includes assuming leadership positions with the Associated General Contractors and the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers Diversity Committees.
Leading by example, we aspire to make diversity a core and abiding strength of icon Mechanical.
Our Diverse Team
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. icon Mechanical strives to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless.
Creating Diverse Partnerships
As we build upon the diversity within our own company, we also actively seek out partnerships with businesses whose own commitments to diversity mirror ours. That includes architects, planners, equipment manufacturers, and material supply companies who hire diverse teams or are themselves minority-owned businesses. By actively seeking out these partnerships, we contribute to strengthening diverse businesses in our industry.
Building a Diverse Workforce
Community outreach allows icon Mechanical to invest in more inclusive workplaces for the future. We look for ways to bring the experience of our industry to diverse groups of young people to raise awareness and build interest in our field. These are the engineering and contracting professionals of tomorrow, and by reaching out we're helping to foster diversity in our industry for years to come.
Diversity In Contractor Management
We choose to work with other contractors from minority-owned businesses, with their own diverse teams. Building these relationships is a core principle of how we do business, as we know that the only way to foster diversity outside of our walls is through active partnership.
Partner With icon Mechanical
If you are a minority owned contractor or business, we want to partner with you. Contact icon's business development to submit your company for inclusion in our next build.
As the lead engineer on several recent projects at the Monsanto Chesterfield campus I would like to acknowledge the efforts that icon Mechanical has provided. Their attention to detail at every level has been key to the success of our projects. From the start of every project, team members are involved from design engineer to superintendents to the scientists that will be occupying the space. icon understands that everyone plays a critical role in the success of the project.
- Mitch Peters, Monsanto Engineering
Become part of the icon team