2006-03-29

density&diversity: Transit Conference

Transit for Livable Communities (TLC) and Surface Tranportation Policy Project (STPP)invite you to join other local advocates for transit, walking, and biking to participate in a special workshop...

Moving from the Margins to the Mainstream:Using the Federal Surface Transportation LawTo Meet the Mobility Needs of Your Community
April 11 (10 am to 6 pm) & April 12 (7:30 am to 2:30 pm)
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
301 19th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN

Register Here: www.transact.org/2006workshops/


This workshop will give you the insights and face-to-face opportunities to forge strategic partnerships to help you expand transit, increase pedestrian and bicycle travel, improve safety of all system users, and conform transportation investments to the context of your community.

SAFETEA-LU User’s Guidebook will serve as the core background material for the workshop sessions.

Participants Include:
Anne Canby, President, STPP; and former Commissioner Delaware DOT
Barb Thoman, Program Director, Transit for Livable Communities
Federal Transit / Federal Highway Administration Representatives
Metropolitan Council Staff
Local and Midwest Regional Transit Advocates

Cost: Free

Register for the Workshop:
1) By going to www.transact.org/2006workshops/

Similar workshops are taking place across the country. When registering be sure to select that you want to attend the Twin Cities workshop.


For More Information: Contact Dave Van Hattum at davevh@tlcminnesota.org

Note: If you can only attend one day please attend Tuesday, April 11.

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