1000 Friends of Wisconsin

Join us in Milwaukee on Wednesday, September 18 for Zoned Out, a forum on zoning and its impact on housing. More details including a link to register on our website here: https://lnkd.in/gZSvNX_E

https://lnkd.in/g5qVWQiG 1000 Friends of Wisconsin is excited to announce the Community Transportation Academy is coming to Kenosha in Fall 2024! The deadline for applications has been extended to Friday, August 23, 2024! Transportation access is directly tied to our ability to meet basic needs like housing, food, healthcare, and childcare. Yet most of us don’t think much about how local transportation planning works or how it could be designed differently to better serve everyone in a community. The Academy seeks to close the gap between everyday users of the transportation system and decision makers. This free class provides the opportunity for participants to learn how transportation decisions are made, understand the impact of transportation on human health and the environment, and most importantly, engage with each other and local decision makers to imagine a better future.  What: FREE nine-week course that helps bridge the gap between community advocates and decision makers in transportation and provides participants with skills and knowledge to advocate for safe and accessible transportation networks that work for everyone. Learn about transportation plans and processes, interact with local and national experts invited as guest speakers, take local tours, connect with other participants, and more. When: Wednesdays from 4-6pm, September 4 - October 30 Where: 4 in-person sessions in Kenosha, 5 virtual sessions via Zoom, plus online participation and engagement. Who: Community members, local elected leaders, city and county staff, and college students in the Kenosha area who are interested in learning more about local transportation to be a better advocate! No previous knowledge or experience required. How: Visit https://lnkd.in/g5qVWQiG to read more on the 1000 Friends website and apply. Questions? Email Susan Gaeddert, Community Programs Director, at susan@1kfriends.org

The #CommunityTransportationAcademy is coming to Kenosha this fall!! Transportation access is directly tied to our ability to meet basic needs like housing, food healthcare, and childcare. Yet most of us don't think much about how local transportation planning works or how it could be designed differently to better serve everyone in a community. The Academy seeks to close the gap between everyday users of the transportation system and decision makers. This free class provides the opportunity for participants to learn how transportation decisions are made, understand the impact of transportation on human health and the impact of transportation on human health and the environment, and most importantly, engage with each other and local decision makers to imagine a better future. Click here for details and link to the application. https://lnkd.in/g5qVWQiG

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We are hiring! Our long-time staff member and current Executive Director, Deb Nemeth, will step down at the end of the year. Learn more about the position and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/ebhVNaeA “It has been an honor for me to collaborate with so many amazing organizations and government electeds and employees. Working with and learning from our excellent staff and board over the years has been a privilege. Getting to know our volunteers and our supporters has made my job a great joy and so very rewarding. Now it’s time to pass the torch and give someone new a chance to lead the organization into the next chapter.”

February 8, 2024.  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.  Register – https://lnkd.in/ggNW8akp.  Supported by APA-Wisconsin, CM Credits Available.  There are several planning efforts underway to expand passenger rail in Wisconsin. Awarded $2.5 million by the federal government, Wisconsin Department of Transportation will study expanding and adding new service along 5 corridors, consistent with their recently updated rail plan. One of these corridors would provide service to our state’s capitol. The City of Madison compliments these efforts by conducting its own study on preferred station location. Additionally, the City of Racine received a separate $5million grant to restart regional rail service between Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee. You’lll hear from leaders in each of these areas: Presenters: Jennifer Murray, AICP – Director of Transit, Local Roads, Railroads & Harbors at WISDot Update on Corridor ID program including an overview of corridors you are looking at and timeline/process. (state) Trevor Jung – Director of Transit & Mobility – RYDE Racine at City of Racine Update on KRM commuter rail. (regional) Liz Callin, AICP – Senior Transportation Planner for City of Madison Update on Madison passenger rail station study. (city) Facilitator: Carl Glasemeyer – Transportation Policy Director with 1000 Friends

Looking forward to joining Jennifer Murray from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Trevor Jung from RYDE Racine on 1000 Friends of Wisconsin's upcoming webinar to talk about passenger rail in Wisconsin. If you can join us, register here: https://lnkd.in/gHntPbZs AICP CM credits will be available. cc: American Planning Association - Wisconsin Chapter

IMPORTANT!! We have extended the application deadline to Monday, January 29!! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g5qVWQiG

Applications for the Beloit Transportation Academy is open for another two weeks. The Academy is a FREE 10-week course open to ANYONE in Beloit and Rock County who wants to learn about local transportation and be a part of making the system safer, more sustainable, and accessible to everyone. Watch the video and visit our website to learn more about the Community Transportation Academy, see the updated schedule with speakers and local tours, and a link to the application. Questions? Contact the Community Programs Director: susan@1kfriends.org https://lnkd.in/g5qVWQiG

1000 Friends of Wisconsin is excited to announce the Community Transportation Academy is coming to Beloit in Winter/Spring 2024! Applications are open until January 19, 2024. What: FREE ten-week course that helps bridge the gap between community advocates and decision makers in transportation and provides participants with skills and knowledge to advocate for safe and accessible transportation networks that work for everyone. Learn about transportation plans and processes, interact with local and national experts invited as guest speakers, take local tours, connect with other participants, and more. When: Wednesdays from 4-6pm, February 7 - April 17, 2024 (no class March 13) Where: 5 in-person sessions in Beloit, 5 virtual sessions via Zoom, plus online participation and engagement through Google Classroom. Who: Community members, local elected leaders, city and county staff, and college students in the Beloit and Rock County area who are interested in learning more about local transportation to be a better advocate! No previous knowledge or experience required. How: Visit https://lnkd.in/g5qVWQiG to read more on the 1000 Friends website and apply. Questions? Email Susan Gaeddert, Community Programs Director, at susan@1kfriends.org