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"High-Speed Trains, Rapid Rail Transit Systems, More Buses: Whatever Your Opinion, We Need to Be Talking About Transportation"Contact: Darrelyn Bender
The Southern Rapid Rail Transit Commission includes ten commissioners each from Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Mrs. Sanders, serves along with Governor Bob Riley, and Director of Transportation Joe McInnes, as well as others. She will talk about their history and what their goals are. The Baldwin County Public Transit Coalition’s Mission Statement is: to support development of a permanent comprehensive multimodal transit system for Baldwin County to enhance the community’s economy and quality of life. The Baldwin County Public Transit Coalition (BCPTC) is a non-profit grassroots citizens’ advocacy group that promotes development of mass transit capabilities. It works in cooperation with the County Commission, the municipalities, businesses, health care and social service agencies, transportation providers, and the general public to raise awareness of mass transit as a means of stimulating economic growth and improving quality of life for those in Baldwin County. As a member of Envision Coastal Alabama, the BCPTC is a major participant in regional dialog and other activities that promote understanding and support of public transit development. Some accomplishments of the Baldwin County Public Transit Coalition include: arranging a high speed ferry demonstration for community leaders; acquiring $10,000 in grants for newspaper advertising and brochures which were distributed through the county, chambers, festivals, and libraries; partnering in 4 regional transit summits; partnering with the South Baldwin Transit Subcommittee and the Eastern Shore Chamber Blueprint For Tomorrow Transit Committee to complete feasibility studies showing: current and future trip patterns; how a public transit system helps workforce, residents & tourists; and much more. Members of the Baldwin County Public Transit Coalition and the Southern Rapid Rail Transit Commission both have the gumption to ask “Why not?” and “How can we get there?” Any ideas (including trains) require conviction, inspiration, dedication and grit. It takes a lot of work. Find out what you can do. All are invited to learn more and enjoy a light meal and refreshments at the Central Baldwin County Annex, located at 22251 Palmer St in Robertsdale, at 5:30pm, on Tuesday, October 21. Interested citizens may RSVP to Darrelyn Bender at 621-8222, or to dbender@eschamber.com. |
Great news for our communityRidership continues to Increase for Baylinc: Baldwin-Mobile Bus Route |
On October 21, the Baldwin County Public Transit Coalition will hold its annual meeting. Elizabeth Stevens Sanders, Executive Director of the Downtown Mobile Alliance and Commissioner of the Southern Rapid Rail Transit Commission, will speak to BCPTC and guests about the planning and possibilities of high-speed passenger rail service that could include Baldwin County. The public is invited to join BCPTC members at 5:30 in the Baldwin County Central Annex to learn how South Alabama can say "All Aboard!" to ideas that can expand our transportation options. A light meal will be provided.
The Baldwin County Public Transit Coalition (PTC)
is a non-profit grassroots citizens’ advocacy group that promotes development of mass transit capabilities. It works in cooperation with the County Commission, the municipalities, businesses, health care and social service agencies, transportation providers, and the general public to raise awareness of mass transit as a means of stimulating economic growth and improving quality of life for those in Baldwin County. As a member of Envision Coastal Alabama, the PTC is a major participant in regional dialog and other activities that promote understanding and support of public transit development.
A published study by the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission shows that at least 27% of county residents have a significant need for increased mobility through public transit. National studies reveal that a dollar invested in public transit yields three dollars in increased retail sales. Further, transit saves individual travel costs and promotes fuller employment, decreasing welfare costs and increasing tax revenues. An active transit system also eases traffic congestion and accident rates, improves air quality, and reduces energy consumption. Transit is important to evacuation plans, particularly in meeting needs to convey non-drivers to shelters. Inadequate public transit is regarded by Envision Coastal Alabama as the area’s most important deficiency in public facilities.
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