Join Active Trans at a town hall event where transit riders will be invited to voice their concerns about the Chicago transit system to a panel of elected officials and community leaders.
How can our transit system play a greater role in the fight for clean air, racial equity, and a strong economy?
RSVP for this free event and be entered to win a 30-day Ventra pass! We will announce the winner at the event.
When: Saturday, March 2, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Please join us then to share your transit story to be recorded on video and for an art activity prior to the program starting at 1 p.m.
Where: Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 2976 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
There will be sign language and Spanish language interpretation at the event.
Questions to consider when voicing your concerns:
What are your experiences — and the experiences others in your community — when using transit?
What’s your vision for improving transit?
How would greater investment in our transit system benefit transit workers?
Attendance confirmed:
State Representative Kam Buckner, 26th District
State Senator Robert Peters, 13th District
Invited to attend:
Keith Hill, President of ATU241, CTA bus operator union
Congressman Jonathan Jackson, 1st District
Pennie McCray-McCoach, President of ATU308, CTA rail operator union
A youth transportation leader with the Northwest Center
Andrea Reed, CEO of Greater Roseland Chamber of Commerce