Be the change you want to see in your community!
The public process for transportation infrastructure projects, plans, and policies can seem complex and daunting. Via this program participants gain information and strategies to navigate this process and be effective advocates.
Bike East Bay has developed an innovative training program for our local partners called Green Mobility Ambassadors (GMAs). These trainings prepare individuals to engage in their own advocacy and education on transportation and accessibility projects and programs.
Upcoming TRAININGS
UPCOMING TRAININGS
BIKE CIVICS: ALL ABOUT BIKEWAYS
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
6-7:30 pm Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
BIKE CIVICS: MAKE YOURSELF HEARD
6-7:30 pm Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
Urban Cycling 101 Classroom Workshop
Multiple Dates Available
N Berkeley Library: December 2, 1-3pmÂ
Webinar: December 7, 6-8pm or December 20, 6-8pm
Environmental & Mobility Justice Training
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
6-7:30 pm Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
Hazard Reporting Training
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
6:30-7:30 pm Pacific Time
In-Person at the Bike East Bay Office
466 Water Street, Oakland
Training Topics
A variety of topics will be covered at multiple training sessions, and may include the following:
- Bike Civics: All About Bikeways – Learn about different types of transportation and accessibility facilities, what they do and how they’re used
- Bike Civics: Make Yourself Heard – Information about civic engagement and making effective comments at public meetings
- Bike East Bay Education Classes – Learn safety skills and how to get around by bike while having fun
- Environmental & Mobility Justice Training – A short history of urban development in the United States,
how to identify neighborhood impacts and advocate for equitable changes - Hazard Reporting Training – Information on how to identify and report maintenance issues and construction hazards, and get them fixed
These trainings are free and open to all, some offered as online webinars and some as in-person sessions. Sign up for our notification list below to receive updates.
Several individuals who commit to participating in the entire series may be eligible to be hired as Green Mobility Ambassadors, a part-time hourly staff position with Bike East Bay. This will enable more broad participation and experience than is possible via a typical volunteer advocate model, as not everyone has the same access and resources to participate in the planning process.
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ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
The Green Mobility Ambassadors program is made possible with financial support from Bayer’s West Berkeley Community Resiliency Fund. Learn more here.
