TRU’s Civic Academy is Back – With a Statewide Focus
Transportation Civic Academy Gives You the Tools to Fight for Your Community
This year’s Transportation Civic Academy is a FREE education series on transportation policy and advocacy. Over 10 all-virtual sessions, participants from all over Michigan will learn about various aspects of transportation planning, hear from guest speakers with local and national expertise, and have the opportunity to propose solutions to local transportation problems. Applications are due by November 30th, so apply today!
Everyone With an Interest in Transit Should Apply!
The Academy is open to everyone with an interest in a better transportation system:
Community leaders, educators, civic officials, transit advocates and other change makers, who are eager to make meaningful change and share what they learn!
Community members will come away from the Academy with skills and knowledge to advocate for safe and accessible transportation networks that work for everyone. Learn through in-depth discussions, presentations, projects, and more!
Sessions from January to April
There will be 10 sessions from January 13 to April 21. They will be every Wednesday EXCEPT 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/17, and 3/31. Each session will be from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
All sessions will take place on Zoom. Sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including paratransit, biking & walking, state policy, land use, and climate issues. In the past, we’ve featured guest speakers from national and local organizations, but the sessions will also be highly interactive. All participants will also have a final project we’ll work on and present, showcasing what was learned and how we can use our skills in our communities.
“All of the sessions were highly informative, particularly as someone who is both new to and not formally engaged in transportation and mobility issues.”
You can get more info and register by clicking the button below, and please reach out to Michael Goldman Brown Jr. ([email protected]) with any questions you may have! Applications are due November 30th.