Upcoming transit events and opportunities

 

FIRST, On Saturday, March 9 at 10 a.m., join us for a talk by Dave Steele of MobiliSE about the Milwaukee-area FlexRide, a service that provides on-demand worker transit in the area. The meeting is free and open to the public. Register for the link: https://tinyurl.com/wtra0324. 

March 18 is Transit Employees Appreciation Day. PLEASE SIGN OUR VIRTUAL THANK YOU CARD at www.kudoboard.com/boards/GqNjtDaZ We'd planned to present this during Transit Equity Days but would like to have even more signers. Please sign now. It's easy, free, and quick!!

On March 21 at NOON Central Time, join a free online webinar with transportation expert Jarrett Walker hosted by the Maryland Department of Planning as part of its Sustainable Growth webinar series. The webinar's title is Human Transit: How Clearer Thinking about Public Transit Can Enrich Our Communities and Our Lives. 

Transportation expert Jarrett Walker believes that transit can be simple, if we focus on the underlying geometry that all transit systems share. Jarrett’s gift is being able to break down the basic principles of public transit so that you may have the tools necessary to clarify and advocate for your own values. Join Walker as he talks about his new book, Human Transit, and offers guidance to achieve successful public transit that will enrich any community.

Find out more and register for this free webinar here: tinyurl.com/HumanTransit0321

April 2 – Election Day. Please check with your county board candidates to learn their positions on public transportation in our region. Do they support improving and strengthening the SMRT system? Can they help the MTU expand to provide better service for Onalaska, West Salem, Holmen and others? Do they support rail and interstate bus improvements? Now is the time to vote transit advocates into office. Check your ballot, registration, polling place, and more at https://myvote.wi.gov 

April 28 – Earth Fair at Myrick Park. If you can help table for LATA, please contact us!

May 1 – Ride SMRT 2 Viroqua with LATA! We leave La Crosse mid-morning, ride the Scenic Mississippi Regional Transit bus to Viroqua and then spend the afternoon exploring and eating. Rides back are on your own with four different return options. Cost is $4 per ride, paid in cash to the bus driver. For more details see https://lacrosseata.blogspot.com/p/smrt-2-viroqua.html for details. Register at https://tinyurl.com/LATA2Viroqua

July 20 – The area Disability Action Network will host Disability Pride Fest from 11 to 4 at Central High School. If you would like to help table for LATA at this event, please email.

September 30 through October 6 is National Week Without Driving, a time for everyone to experience life as a non-driver by signing up for the Week Without Driving challenge. If you would like to help plan this important event, please email.