Kaleidoscope: Building Authentic Community Engagement from an Equity Perspective

Building equitable transit is predicated on creating and sustaining authentic community engagement. How do you give voice to those who have not traditionally had a voice in transit-decision-making, and how do you engage the most vulnerable populations in an intentional and effective way? Join representatives from LA Metro and APTA’s 2021 local coalition grant winners in Michigan and Rhode Island for an engaging conversation

Moderator:

• Anthony Crump, Deputy Executive Officer for Community Relations, LA Metro, Los Angeles, CA

Guests:

• Megan Owens, Executive Director and Nicole Brown, Board Member, Transportation Riders United (TRU), Detroit, MI
• Scott Wolf, Executive Director and Jillian Finkle,  Director of Special Projects, Grow Smart Rhode Island, Providence, RI