Hungry for more ways to get involved after attending our amazing discussion at Moving People Forward?

Check out these recordings of our follow-up webinars! 

We hosted and co-hosted three free follow up sessions to provide more insight and technical understanding on how to advance investments in sustainable transportation that aligns with community needs. Session descriptions including expert special guests and English and Spanish recordings can be found below.

Recorded webinars

Disconnected: Personal stories about transportation not meeting community needs and why that matters.

Session Description: Transportation investments that prioritize moving more cars, more quickly through communities creates a disconnect between the need for safe, accessible, and reliable options that don’t depend on a car. Hear from residents how poor transit service, inadequate sidewalks, and unsafe places to ride a bike impacts their quality of life. Learn why it matters and what might be done to rebalance transportation to meet everyone’s needs. 

When: Tuesday, February 22 from 4-5:30 p.m.

Co-hosted alongside Servicios de la Raza. 

Panelists include: 

• James Gillespie, moderator, Servicios de la Raza
• Krystin Trustman, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition
• Isaiah Pacheco, Servicios WAGEES Program
• Gabby, Lakewood High School Freshman
• Pam Jiner, Montbello Walks

Multimodal Money Matchmaking: Connecting state and federal funding to advance local multimodal transportation projects

Session Description: Join multimodal funding experts who will help demystify the once-in-a-generation transportation funding opportunities. Beth Osborne with Transportation for America and Michael Snow with CDOT will provide insight on the newest, best multimodal funding as well as tips on how to use existing flexible dollars for walking, biking and transit. Bring your questions because there will be plenty of time for Q&A.

When: Wednesday, March 2, 8:30-10 a.m.

Panelists: 

• Rachel Hultin, moderator, Sustainable Transportation Director, Bicycle Colorado
• Beth Osborne, Director, Transportation for America
• Michael Snow, Transportation Planning Specialist, CDOT

Engaging Electeds in Transportation: How elected officials can track and advance sustainable transportation investments for the communities they represent.

Session Description: Transportation projects are often the biggest investments in communities yet most local elected officials don’t know how the projects are identified, selected, and funded. Learn the basics of transportation funding in Colorado and how you can stay informed and advocate for investments that align with your community needs. This is also a great opportunity to discuss what’s working, what isn’t, and how you can take action.

When: Wednesday, March 9, 8:30-10 a.m.

Panelists: 

• Kathleen Bracke, Boulder County & CDOT Transportation Commission
• Matt Frommer, SWEEP
• JJ Trout, People for Bikes & Golden Mayor Pro Tem
• Rachel Hultin, Bicycle Colorado & Wheat Ridge Mayor Pro Tem