Get on Board With Oakland’s Children and Youth

Power Analysis for the Eco Bus Pass for Youth Campaign

July 25, 2010 - St John’s Episcopal Church

Topic: "Power Analysis"

If you are building an Eco Bus Pass Team in your congregation, organization or school, you must know who makes decisions about transportation and what motivates them to make those decisions!

It is simple and it is all connected!

Regional experts will prepare your team to play a major and important role in this incredible campaign. It all depends on you!

Sunday, July 25, 2010
2pm - 5pm
St John’s Episcopal Church
1701 Gouldin Road
Oakland, CA 94611
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Public Transit: AC Transit Route 18

Genesis is a faith and values based organization dedicated to building an inclusive San Francisco Bay Area region that works for all of its communities by bringing equality to those most vulnerable and marginalized in our region.

The Problem

California law does not require school districts to provide yellow school bus transportation for middle- and high-school students. In many districts, this means our children must buy a monthly bus pass on public transit or pay a fare for every ride. In San Jose, a monthly youth pass costs $45 per child. In Oakland and Berkeley, 60% of students surveyed reported sometimes spending their lunch money on bus fare. In 2001, MTC was asked to give a 3-year pilot program a chance, but refused to provide enough funding for even one year.

We Can Do It

Joining hands across the region, with strong support from many of our elected leaders, congregations, business and labor, we can finally force MTC to get on board with our values and our kids. Join us on July 25, 2010, and make a commitment to work with us for a more just, healthier and more connected region.

Contact: Annie Dobbs-Kramer (707)480-2315 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Other scheduled meetings and presentations for speakers and trainers will be held throughout the Spring and Summer culminating in a Public Meeting on Sunday, October 17, 2010. Details TBA.