1000 Friends of Iowa is introducing the Des Moines Community Transportation Academy coming this fall. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about transportation, now is the time! Apply now to attend!
The Des Moines Community Transportation Academy is a 10 week, once-per-week course open to community members and is free of charge for participants. The Academy aims to help bridge the gap between community advocates and transportation planning entities and provides community members with skills and knowledge to advocate for safe, accessible transportation networks that work for everyone.
The class will run Wednesdays from 6-8 pm starting on September 25th with 6 in-person classes and 4 virtual. The in-person classes will be held at the Central Community Center located at 2008 Forest Ave. We will have a range of guest speakers who are experts at the local, regional and national levels to discuss a wide range of transportation topics – from public transit, walking, biking, safety, and even how our transportation system was developed. Participants will also have the opportunity to propose a solution to a local transportation problem. Don’t miss this opportunity, apply today!
Who should attend the academy? If you use the bus, walk, bike, drive or otherwise, use the transportation system in the Des Moines metro area, care about safety and accessibility, or just want to learn more about local transportation – this academy is for you!
Applications are open now through September 24th . Follow the link to apply and we will notify participants of their acceptance. Limited stipends are available to those that need them for attendance.
Anyone is welcome to apply!
Stay tuned for more information about our Eastern Iowa Community Transportation Academy coming soon!
For questions, please contact lauren@1000friendsofiowa.org