There is a\u00a0growing movement to develop\u00a0better transit system for the Lowcountry and you can be a part of it.<\/p>\n
Local organizers are working\u00a0to pass the referendum to make 600 million dollars available to build a Bus Rapid Transit Line from Summerville to Charleston<\/strong><\/a>, to replace aging equipment and upgrade stops and to increase the quality of regular bus service on our existing routes. You can best learn about how Bus Rapid Transit works by visiting: busec.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to the public events listed below<\/strong>,\u00a0there are several other meetings and visits planned. Campaign supporters plan to talk to over 50 thousand people before November 8.<\/p>\n Don’t hesitate to contact campaign\u00a0organizers<\/a> with your input.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Transit Revolution Kickoff<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n Panel Discussion – Using Transit to Create a Just and Sustainable Community<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n Learn More \u00a0& Get Involved:\u00a0HungryNeckStrapHangers.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There is a\u00a0growing movement to develop\u00a0better transit system for the Lowcountry and you can be a part of it. Local organizers are<\/p>\n
\n Wednesday, August 24 @ 8pm<\/strong>
\n PULP<\/strong>
\n 535 King St, Charleston 29403<\/strong>
\nActivists, and change-makers will convene in meetings across the country to continue the movement for universal health care, free public college, ending private prisons, better public transit, addressing climate change, paid maternal leave, and so much more. National livestream, while representatives from local organizations will present on their campaigns and initiatives including Transit. Come for an engaging evening of community-building, education, and activism!
\n Transit Referendum Organizing Meeting<\/strong>for African American, Labor, Latino & Social Justice Leaders<\/strong><\/a>
\n Thursday, Aug. 25 @ 3 pm
\nCharleston County Main Library<\/strong>
\n 68 Calhoun St, Charleston 29401<\/strong>
\nThis effort will be organizing over 20 different communities in the Lowcountry. This meeting focuses on four of them, however if you consider yourself a social justice advocate, you’re welcome regardless of who you are. Fabricio Rodriguez, Executive Director and National organizer for Americans for Transit, will be talking about how the campaign will be organized and how many people and what resources need to be mobilized to make it effective.<\/p>\n
\n Thursday, Aug. 25 @ 7 pm<\/strong>
\n 2556 Oscar Johnson Dr, North Charleston 29405<\/strong>
\nA panel discussion with Fabricio Rodriguez and other community leaders about how better public transit can make the Lowcountry a more just and sustainable community, increasing quality of life, freedom and dignity for everyone. A quick video presentation on how Bus Rapid Transit systems like the one proposed for the Lowcountry work.<\/p>\n