Transportation is vital. It connects people to jobs, healthcare, the grocery store, school, houses of worship and more. For people who aren't able to drive, can't afford to drive or do not want to drive, getting from point A to point B can be expensive, burdensome - even impossible.
On December 3rd, transit users, community advocates and allies from around Wisconsin will gather in Milwaukee for Arrive Together to explore the impact of transportation on people in our state and how we can advocate for change. Excitingly, Sierra Club President Aaron Mair and US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx (invited) are on the agenda as keynote speakers!
This event comes right as the debate on Wisconsin’s state budget is ramping up. In prior years, the transportation budget has been a point of contention, with some even advocating removing transit from the transportation budget and into the general fund. We know that for those who cannot drive, transit is more than an environmentally –friendly way to travel; it’s a necessity for life.
WHERE: Milwaukee Area Technical College – Main Building Conference Center Room 605, 700 West State Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Transportation support is available to those who need it (carpools from around the state, a bus from Madison and city bus tickets in Milwaukee).
WHEN: Join for the full day (9:00 am – 5:00 pm) or just for the plenary session (10:30 am – noon)! A light breakfast, lunch and social hour snacks will be provided.
AGENDA:
9 am: Registration & light breakfast
9:30 am: Listening Session
10:30 am: Plenary Session: Getting Wisconsin's Transportation Priorities Straight with story-sharing and speakers including national Sierra Club President Aaron Mair and US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Fox (invited).
12 noon: Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 pm: Breakout Sessions
3:00 - 4:00 pm: Round Table Discussion
4:00 - 5:00 pm: Social Hour with food & fellowship
REGISTRATION is required. The registration fee is $10 to offset the cost of lunch, but scholarship tickets that are free-of-charge are available.
Finally, we are looking for partnering organizations for this event. If you are interested, please fill out the partnership form at tinyurl.com/summitpartners.
We look forward to seeing you in December to advocate for a transportation budget that best serves all people in our state - not just those with cars!