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Transit Coalition Dinner Meeting - Thursday, July 7, 2016
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The National Transit Coalition contains the latest campaigns and programs.

SAVE LOCAL SERVICES!

Sacramento politicians continue to usurp the will of the voters by raiding billions of dollars dedicated to road repairs, transportation improvements and local public transit. Learn how you can take action!

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Help Us:

We are an all volunteer organization that depends upon your generous gifts to pay for our expenses. Please help by making a contribution. Also, if you have time to volunteer, please fill out the mailing list sign-up form and indicate how you can help us.

In The News:

Official wants to downsize busway linking downtown L.A. and Westside -- News Article in Los Angeles Times by Dan Weikel, February 2, 2011.

Cut or Restore? Metro Bus Service Changes for June 2011 -- Blog Article in LA Streetsblog by Damien Newton, February 1, 2011.

Preliminary Statement of the Transit Coalition on Metro’s Proposed Service Cuts for June of 2011 – 1/4/11 -- Blog Article in LA Streetsblog by Faramarz Nabavi, January 4, 2011.

Developer Wants Underground Train in Santa Clarita -- KTLA 5, August 13, 2007.

Does State Really Want Mass Transit? -- Op-Ed to Los Angeles Daily News by President Kenneth S. Alpern, July 26, 2007.

Metro Shorts Valley Employees, Diverts Funds to Other Areas -- Op-Ed to San Fernando Valley Business Journal by Executive Director Bart Reed, July 9, 2007.

Fantasy Maps Re-Imagine Public Transit -- Article in Los Angeles Times by Tony Barboza, May 1, 2007 (List of Conceptual Maps)

Come and discuss transit on our discussion board!

You can also view (but not post at) our old discussion board.

What Ideas Do We Stand For?

We are a dedicated grass roots all volunteer organization that advocates a balance of bus, subway, commuter rail, light rail, bike, airport access, goods movement, physically challenged access and automobile transportation to get Los Angeles Region moving again.

What issues do we advocate?

Short term: We deal with improving the quality of the existing rail and bus systems such as hours and frequencies of service, working facilities and improved signage.

Long Term: We work with political officials and staffers to encourage continued and increased Operating and Capital Funding. We examine myths, misinformation and misperceptions and rebut them using facts and evidence. We work with the community and transit users to demonstrate and mobilize a solid base of support to expand bike, bus and rail systems.

What Programs we are involved in?

  • We meet with Elected Officials and their staffs in Washington, DC; Sacramento, CA; and Southern California on critical transit issues.

  • We participate in various Community Outreach meetings to garner public support for the betterment of transit.

  • We have Transit Coalition Dinner Meetings regularly with Key Transit Officials as participants and as guest speakers.

  • We maintain Websites and Discussion Boards using the Internet to educate and evaluate issues of public interest.

  • We maintain effective communications with Elected Officials; Public and Private Directors and Managers; and the Media.

  • We participate at public meetings and hearings.
The Transit Coalition (TTC) disseminates information on this website to promote the exchange of information and ideas. TTC assumes no liability for its contents or use thereof. TTC post articles, pictures, graphs, studies and other material that may differ from TTC's positions. When reviewing this website's contents, TTC urges readers to consider whether these contents are biased, the leanings and motivations of the author(s), valid comparisons to other available information, and the potential inclusion of other information and opinions. Just because something is posted on the world wide web or included on this website for your information does not mean its true or completely accurate. Don't look only at the tangible benefits for any mode of transportation, also look at intangible benefits, such as compatibility with other systems, time to restore service after a disaster, training and other overhead costs.

The Transit Coalition is strongly committed to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its programs or activities.

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The Transit Coalition • Post Office Box 567• San Fernando, CA 91341-0567
Voice (818) 362-7997• Fax (818) 364-2508 • info@thetransitcoalition.us
The Transit Coalition is not affiliated with any public entity or private organization.