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July 04, 2008
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APTA > Government Affairs > Local Coalition Advocacy  

2006 Grant Recipients

ApplicantCity, StateGrant Proposal Objective
Alaska Mobility CoalitionAnchorage, AK Instruct more people on advocacy in order to seek and obtain local and state resources for public transportation.
Alliance for Public Transportation c/o Texas Citizens FundAustin, TXDevelop better understanding and build messages that include transit and rail as necessary mobility solutions. Implement a free media plan to build voter understanding and mail voters materials while also increasing their voter contact lists.
Baldwin County Public Transit CoalitionRobertsdale, ALDevelop a marketing plan to create public transit consciousness. Support the recommendations arising from the transit development studies and promote PTC membership.
Clean Air CouncilPhila., PA Mobilize citizens in support of adequate dedicated public transit funding. Build a transit e-advocacy network and educate the State Transportation funding and Reform Commission.
COAST/PUEBLOSanta Barbara, CAAdvocate area local governments to allocate TDA funds to transit and avoid current loophole diverting funds to other transportation needs.
Coalition for Regional Public Transportation c/o Idaho Smart GrowthBoise, IDOrganize a broader and deeper network of citizen lead groups to effectively advocate for a local funding option provision in the State Legislature.
Connecticut Assn. for Community TransGranby, CTAdvocate for increased state investment in the state's transit by strengthening partnerships with business and environment organizations. Provide access to policy decision makers and coalition by hosting a legislative breakfast.
Modern Transit Partnership Harrisburg, PAUse grant to redesign and reprint publication on the merit of transit b supporting the CORRIDORone project.
New Mexico Transit Coalition c/o NMPTASanta Fe, NMUtilize momentum from last year and statewide network to advocate for a permanent funding source for transit.
Ohio Public Transit CoalitionColumbus, OHExpand grassroots program to develop support in legislature for a dedicated source of state funding for transit.
Oklahoma Alliance for Public Transportation Tulsa, OKUpgrade website and establish APT local chapters to advocate for local transit funding. Host training and transit based meetings and conferences.
Ride ConnectionPortland, OREngage communities in dialogue on transportation and mobility. Create a "call to action" to advocate for transit policy on local, regional and national level.
Riders of VermontMontpelier, VT Develop action plan for issue campaigns support groups legislative priorities. Formalize coalitions of disability and human service organizations to increase funding for public and community transportation.
Southern California Transit AdvocatesLos Angeles, CABuild public support along the corridor for Red Line extension. Educate the the public on communicating with their elected officials to advocate for funding.
Transit AllianceDenver, COCreate a Citizens Academy, an army of advocates dedicated to the codependent relationships between transportation, community development and healthy living. The members would receive grassroots advocacy training.
Transit Alliance for A Better North CountyOceanside, CAParticipate in town hall meetings and public workshops. Maintain a high community visibility and work with the funding agencies and decision-makers fir transit.
Transportation Assn. of Greater Springfield Springfield, VA Advocate for a dedicated funding stream for service improvements to increase transit ridership and support Northern VA's multi-modal network.
Utah Clean CitiesSalt Lake City, UTBuild a classroom curriculum designed for high school students taking drivers education; emphasizing the importance of transit and that it's a great alternative to driving a private vehicle.

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