Saturday, March 17, 9:45 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This virtual requirement of car ownership levied a huge cost on American households. Transportation is now the second largest expenditure of the average household.
The coming autonomous vehicle and ride service revolution could go far to reduce social inequality if communities start making decisions now to shape that revolution. Without community control, the revolution could result in a nightmare scenario of more urban sprawl, greenhouse gas emissions, and unhealthy communities.
The Conference will also feature workshops on Public Transit for All; Advocacy for Safe Bicycling and Walking; and Affordable Housing.
Presenters include: • Cathy DeLuca, Policy Director for Walk San Francisco • Adam Millard-Ball, UCSC Professor of Environmental Studies • Eduardo Montesino, former mayor of Watsonville and President of UTU (Bus drivers union) • Barrow Emerson, Chief Planner for METRO • and Rebecca Garcia, Watsonville City Council Member.
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Free admission (donations appreciated); $10 lunch by India Joze. Sponsored by the Campaign for Sensible Transportation.