A Roundtable on the Past and Present State of Public Transportation in Michigan with an Eye to the Future

"No threat to society is more serious than climate change, and transportation is a major contributor to the carbon footprint. Yet, even in the midst of record high temperatures, recent national polls show that half of the nation's population doesn’t even consider climate change to be a major concern."

-- Tom Leonard, Executive Producer, Great Lakes Odyssey Radio Hour

"Investment in a robust multi-modal transportation system for Michigan can be a catalyst to transform our auto-centric system into a contemporary, resilient, and accessible means for getting EVERYONE where they need to go.  However, a regional approach, based on sound planning and long-term financial commitment by the state will be required to make it happen.  To regain a competitive edge and attract both business and talent to the state while maintaining existing residents, a modern and connected system of moving people and goods is required."

-- Andrea Brown, Executive Director, Michigan Planning Association

Megan Owens, Executive Director of Transportation Riders United, will moderate a discussion about the future of public transportation in Michigan featuring:

• Clark Harder, Director of the Michigan Public Transportation Association
• Glenn Steffens, Director of Saginaw Transit Authority
• Ed Benning, Director of Flint's Transit
• Mallory Avis, Transit Director of Effective Regional Public Transportation in Calhoun County
• Andrea Brown, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Planning

The session will take place live at Zauel and on Zoom.
 
Contact Tom Leonard at tuleonard@msn.com with questions you may have for the panelists, or any other roundtable-related questions.