I got a call from someone at TALC today. She left a message saying that the SF Green Party is eligible for 4 free tickets to the TALC summit on April 1. I will not be able to go, but others who are interested whould e-mail: summit@transcoalition.org or go to the web site, transcoalition.org, to find out more information. I went last year and it cost $10. Sue Begin forwarded message: From: "Stuart Cohen, TALC" <info@transcoalition.org> Date: March 22, 2006 6:32:13 PM PST To: TALC email list <stuart@transcoalition.org> Subject: Attend TALC's great transportation and land use Summit on April 1st feel free to forward this message... You're invited to the Transportation and Land Use Coalition's 9th Annual Summit NEXT STOP: GREAT COMMUNITIES Come join over 200 transportation, housing, and smart growth advocates on Saturday, April 1 for the Transportation and Land Use Coalitions 9th Annual Summit in downtown Oakland. This is a great event for learning about key issues, honing skills, networking, and plugging into the movement for a sustainable and socially just Bay Area. Admission is going fast. Pre-registration is just $10 but spaces are filling up quickly. Learn more and register at www.transcoalition.org. ______________________________________________________ WHEN Saturday, April 1, 2006 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM (optional sessions from 2:30-3:45 PM) WHERE First Unitarian Church 685 14th St. (corner of Castro St.) Downtown Oakland (near 12th St. BART and many AC Transit lines) FREE Valet Bike Parking provided by East Bay Bicycle Coalition COST $10 in advance (includes breakfast, lunch, and materials) Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. If space is available, $20 at the door. REGISTER TODAY! Use the easy online registration form, and pay by check or credit card, at www.transcoalition.org. SESSIONS Communicating Smart Growth (Lesson One: Don't Say Smart Growth) Efficient Land Use: Understanding the Benefits Walking Tour of Old Oakland Transportation Funding: What's Hot in 2006 Can We Turn the Region Around? There Goes the Neighbor: Combating Displacement of Existing Residents Walkable Streets Toolkit Parking that Promotes Sustainability
From Transit Villages to Ecocities, Reshaping the City for Long-Term Sustainability Transportation Justice: Celebrating Success, Looking Ahead Wheels of Change: Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Movements How to Choose: Comparing Transportation Modes Transportation 101: A Primer And more! LEARN MORE Learn more about the Summit and the sessions online at www.transcoalition.org Or call (510) 740-3150 and ask for Hoang, Marisol or Stuart. Or email summit@transcoalition.org.
................................................................................................. About the Transportation and Land Use Coalition (TALC) TALC is a partnership of over 90 groups working for a sustainable and socially just Bay Area. We envision a region with healthy, walkable communities that provide all residents with transportation choices and affordable housing. The coalition analyzes county and regional policies, works with community groups to develop alternatives, and coordinates grassroots campaigns. To contact TALC: 405 14th Street, Suite 605 Oakland, CA 94612 510-740-3150 www.transcoalition.org ................................................................................................. TALC Email List Instructions: You received this email because you gave TALC your email address, or someone forwarded this message to you. - to SUBSCRIBE, send an email to: <info@transcoalition.org>. Be sure to include your full mailing address and organization name, phone and fax numbers, and indicate what alert you are responding to. - to LIMIT to 1-2 emails per month, which includes meeting announcements and general newsletters, reply with "Public list only" in the subject line - to UNSUBSCRIBE, reply with "No E-mail" in the subject line - to be fully REMOVED from our database, reply with "Remove from TALC" in the subject line (and please let us know why). everyone09