Hi. I’m J. Swiderski.

I’m a transportation advocate and transportation planner, a Hokie motivated by the spirit of Ut Prosim — “That I may serve” — long before I began my graduate studies at Virginia Tech’s Planning program, and a member of DC’s Pedestrian Advisory Council, now in my second term representing Ward 1. In 2024, I ran for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for SMD 1B03.

I worked in libraries throughout high school and college, and for many years afterward considered going to library school, because I wanted to help make information and resources more accessible to people. A similar spirit motivates my interest in active transportation and public transit advocacy — making not just information, but the entire world, more accessible to more people. Eventually some of the Council testimonies and other things I’ve written will appear under posts above, but in the meantime you can read a few here.

About this site

This site is brand new and still getting its legs under itself. See colophon for details. If you find an error or something that just doesn’t make sense, please tell me what needs fixed.

All content reflects my personal opinions and, except where explicitly noted, should not be construed as approved, endorsed, or supported by any other organization, including my employer or the Pedestrian Advisory Council of the District of Columbia.