Building Focused Coalitions – Moving Transit Forward

Coalitions evolve in response to common concerns and interests. For transit coalitions, what does that look like? Let’s hear about two advocacy efforts focused on improving transit riders’ access and experience as well as preserving transit service. The aspirations of these coalitions align with those of transit agencies: both want riders and communities more invested in transit. How could agencies and advocates work better together? Let’s dig into specific campaigns and find the lessons to keep advancing the goals of accessible and safe transit-oriented communities.

Moderator: Sarah Rudolf, Associate Director, Mpact, Minneapolis, MN
Connor Descheemaker, Coalition Manager, Transit Forward Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Chloe Mohr, AICP, Principal Planner, Montgomery County Planning Commission, Norristown, PA
Anne Dicker, President, Board of Directors, West Mount Airy Neighbors, Philadelphia, PA
Lauren Alden, Director, Liberty Resources, Inc, Philadelphia, PA
Kwanesha Clarke, Independent Living Specialist, Liberty Resources, Inc, Philadelphia, PA