Overview 

Transit, which includes both the movement of goods and of people, covers a broad and interconnected array of equity and accessibility issues. The vision of a community with equitable transit looks like community members who are able to get where they need to go seamlessly, affordably, and conveniently – whether heading into work, to the doctor’s office, or to a baby shower, the community has freedom of movement without the burden of unreasonably cumbersome, time consuming, and pricey “solutions” (navigating a poorly managed bus system, or example, or having to rely on expensive ride sharing apps). On top of this, in this vision, communities are not harmed by the movement of goods which has historically (and still to this day) looked like polluting the air with exhaust, breaking up Black communities to build highways, and disasters such as those seen in East Palestine. While transit infrastructure often disrupts Black communities, we have seen communities triumph in their efforts to limit the need for extensive transit (such as through the promotion of localism) and minimize the harmful impacts of necessary transit. Participants will strategize to overcome challenges and ensure the benefits of efficient, sustainable transportation systems that advance Black Liberation and are shared equitably. 

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