The orange skies above San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, and elsewhere were an ominous sign of the climate crisis's increasing impacts and drive home the urgency of the moment. We need to act quickly to address this massive challenge—and one of the most important ways we can do this is by developing sustainable, zero-emissions public transportation in high-density areas.

Washington state is diverse – a tech hub, a historical airplane manufacturer, and the heart of much of our country’s agricultural production while remaining one of the most socially liberal states in the country; yet we aren’t leading on addressing climate change. Here’s how we can change that.