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NEWS AND EVENTS FROM TALC
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Celebrate TALC's birthday on October 18 -- Get your
tickets today!
TALC is turning ten...and you're invited to a memorable evening. Together
we'll celebrate the many organizations, activists, and civic leaders who have
made TALC's successes over the past ten years possible. Join us on Thursday,
October 18th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. for a casual evening of live jazz, food,
drinks, a photography exhibit, and mingling at the Oakland Museum of California!
A short program will include remarks from Senator Barbara Boxer and
world-renowned planner and architect Peter Calthorpe. To take advantage of
beautiful Bay Area fall weather, the Museum's outdoor patios and gardens will be
open during the event. Join us for the low price of $45. A special rate of $25
is available for students, those affiliated with a TALC member/affiliate group,
and people with limited financial means.
Learn more and buy tickets:
www.transcoalition.org/10th.html
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Help launch the Transportation Fund for Climate
Protection -- Thursday, October 25
Save the date! On October 25, the Transportation and Land Use Coalition,
along with our members and other partners, will release our proposal for a major
new program. This program will help the Bay Area meet climate change emission
goals, reduce traffic congestion, improve our public transit system, and make
our communities more walkable, bikeable, and equitable. The proposal is part of
TALC's platform to influence MTC's 2009 update of the Regional Transportation
Plan (RTP). TALC's platform was created through a broad effort by coalition
members and has already been endorsed by over 40 organizations. The location and
time for the official announcement will be communicated later this month by
e-mail, but we expect it to be in downtown San Francisco, probably at noon.
Please join us! If your organization is interested in signing on to TALC's RTP
platform, contact Carli Paine at
carli@transcoalition.org or 510-740-3150 x315.
If you're artistically-inclined, volunteer to help make creative costumes for
the press conference announcement by contacting Ann Cheng at
ann@transcoalition.org or 510-740-3150 x316.
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Launch of ClimatePlan and new report on the
climate/land use connection
California must embrace smart growth principles in order to achieve its
ambitious targets for reducing global warming pollution. That's according to a
new national report, Growing Cooler: the Evidence on Urban Development and
Climate Change. The report was released locally by ClimatePlan, a new
network of California environmental and planning groups, including TALC, that
are working to ensure that smart land use remains a priority for implementation
of California's climate law, AB 32. The report warns that if sprawling
development continues to fuel growth in driving, it will overwhelm expected
gains from vehicle efficiency and low-carbon fuels. The release was covered by
the Los Angeles Times, Contra Costa Times, and
local TV (click on "Contra Costa using BART to
Combat Global Warming"). For more information visit the website below or contact
Stuart Cohen at
stuart@transcoalition.org.
Learn more:
www.ClimatePlanCA.org
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Upcoming meetings at Great Communities Collaborative sites
The
Collaborative encourages residents to get involved in these community
planning events and advocate for building great communities in their
neighborhood.
Japantown, San Francisco: Thursday, October 18, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the
Japanese Cultural & Community Center at 1840 Sutter Street. Community members
will learn about the planning process and be able to give input on what is
important for the future of Japantown.
Alameda Point, Alameda: Tuesday, October 24, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the
Mastic Senior Center at 1155 Santa Clara Avenue. This is the first in a series
of community meetings to plan the future of Alameda Point. Come learn about and
get involved in this important process.
Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg: Saturday, October 27, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
at the Elks Lodge at 51 Marina Boulevard, free breakfast and lunch. Community
members will be able to design the future of the Railroad Avenue corridor from
downtown to the proposed eBART station area. Learn more at
www.transcoalition.org/c/gci/pittsburg.html.
RSVP to Sidney Sweeney at
sidney@aiaeb.org.
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TravelChoice hits the streets in Berkeley
TravelChoice -- TALC's innovative program to decrease auto trips by
providing information and incentives to residents to shift trips to transit,
biking, walking, and carpooling -- began outreach in September in South and West
Berkeley. By Thanksgiving, TravelChoice will have contacted 7,500 households
through phone conversations and door-to-door visits. Coming on the heels of last
year's successful pilot projects in Oakland and Alameda, the Berkeley outreach
introduces new elements. TravelChoice Berkeley adds car sharing to the mix of
travel modes being promoted, introduces customized BART information, and will
culminate in an in-depth follow-up effort six to nine months after the first
outreach. TravelChoice in Berkeley is funded by the City of Berkeley, ACTIA,
BART, and AC Transit. To learn more about the Berkeley project, or if you're
interested in a paid position on our outreach team, contact John Knox White at
john@transcoalition.org or 510-740-3150 x371.
Learn more:
www.transcoalition.org/travelchoice
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There's still time to sign up for the San Francisco
Oyster! -- October 14
TALC is the official charity for the San Francisco Oyster, a scavenger
hunt-style race that switches between running, bicycling, transit, and more
during its course. By joining or putting together a team, you'll not only have a
blast, you'll support TALC! Sign up your three-person, six-person, or family
team at the website below. We also need volunteers to help out on October 14
during the race. Contact Marta Lindsey at
marta@transcoalition.org or 510-740-3150 x321 to volunteer, connect
with a team, or with questions.
Learn more:
www.oysterracingseries.com/San-Francisco-Home/home.aspx
Register:
www.oysterracingseries.com/San-Francisco-Home/register.aspx
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DATE CHANGE: Mark
your calendar for TALC's regional meeting -- November 28
TALC's next regional meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 28 from
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Sierra Club in downtown San Francisco. If you have
questions or suggestions about the meeting contact Marta Lindsey at
marta@transcoalition.org or 510-740-3150 x321.
At the September regional meeting we had two great speakers about the best ways
to quickly reduce carbon emissions: Timothy Burroughs (the City of Berkeley's
Climate Action Coordinator) and Robin Chase (founder and CEO of GoLoco, an
online ridesharing community). Check out the highlights from their presentations
at the link below.
Learn more:
www.transcoalition.org/cal/minutes_archive.html
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Save the date for TALC's annual Summit -- April 5, 2008
TALC's 11th annual Summit will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the
First Unitarian Church in downtown Oakland. Whether you are new to the Coalition
or a longtime supporter, a citizen activist, elected leader, or transit
professional, the Summit is a key opportunity to network, learn about and
strategize on vital issues, get training, and join the movement for a
sustainable region. Mark your calendar now so you don't miss it!
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EVENTS FROM TALC MEMBER GROUPS
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Peak to Peak Walk benefits Walk SF -- Saturday,
October 20
Want a challenge? Sign-up for this year's Peak to Peak Walk, a 12-mile trek
up and down the city's highest peaks. Walkers get a unique view of San
Francisco's skyline, stairways, paths, parks, and monuments -- all while raising
money for Walk San Francisco's vital pedestrian safety and advocacy work. Lunch,
snacks, raffle prizes, and a year's membership in Walk San Francisco are
included in the price. Pre-registration required by October 17, and there's an
early bird discount if you register by October 5.
Learn more:
www.walksf.org/?p=13
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Planning for healthy communities -- Friday,
November 2
The Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy is hosting Healthy
by Design: Planning for Healthy Communities. The event explores approaches
local communities and others throughout the state have used to promote community
health and safety through design, land use policy, transportation systems and
community development. It will be held on Friday, November 2 from 7:30 a.m. -
4:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in Rohnert Park. Early registration by October
19 is $40, and $50 after that.
Learn more:
www.ecoleader.org
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Celebrate cycling at the Big Bike Bash -- Saturday,
November 17
Join the Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC) in celebrating the bike/ped
infrastructure and education progress they've made this year. The event will
feature music, drinks, light dinner, silent and live auctions, a raffle, and a
short program with awards followed by dancing. The Big Bike Bash is free to
current members. New members can join at the door for the discounted rate of
$25/person or $45/family. This year's Big Bike Bash will be held on Saturday,
November 17 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at the Marinwood Community Center, 775 Miller
Creek Road in San Rafael. Visit the webpage below for event details, to
volunteer, or to make a donation.
Learn more:
www.marinbike.org/Events/BBB/2007/BBB2007.shtml
