Programs and Services

All Aboard! Mich. Transportation Advocacy Training

What is the purpose of the project?

To teach people about transportation issues and services To help RICCs and other local groups learn how to advocate for better transportation

What will the project do?

In 2007:

• Develop training materials
  

  View the Transportation Advocacy Handbook
  Handbook I Public Transportation in Michigan
  Handbook II Coalition Building
  Handbook III Developing a Plan
  Handbook IV Using the Media
  Handbook V Millage Campaign
  

• Choose local groups to work with and start the training
  
• Create brochures or booklets about local transportation options
  
  

In 2008:

• Hold at least 3 regional conferences around the state
• Keep training and helping local groups on transportation advocacy
  
• Develop more training materials
  
  

In 2009:

• Hold a statewide conference
  
• Keep working with local groups
  
• Create a network of trainers

In 2010:

• Publish the results of the conferences
  
• Publicize the network of trainers
  
• Keep working with local groups
  
  

Who will participate?

• People with disabilities and their families
  
• People with high support needs
  
• People from diverse cultures
  
• Riders, service providers, advocates and other allies
• RICCs, other advocacy groups and transportation coalitions
  

What are some of the training unit topics?

• Basics of Advocacy
• Basics of Public Transportation
  
• Local Advisory Councils (LAC)
  
  

Other possible topics of interest to local areas, such as:

• Community Investment in Public
• Transportation
  
• Being Part of a Millage Campaign
  
• Transportation Voucher Programs
  
• Rider Safety
  
• Building a Transportation Advocacy Coalition
  

How could units be used?

• Workshops or conferences
  
• Community presentations
  
• Developing a local transportation advocacy plan
  
• Presented by existing experts

For more information about All Aboard! Mich. Transportation Advocacy Training, please contact UCP at (517) 203-1200 or send an e-mail.

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Updated: 02/12/2008