SO.CA.TA Committees
To carry out SO.CA.TA's objectives, we have established eight working committees
directed by a SO.CA.TA executive officer. These committees are charged with
pursuing the above goals and objectives.
Currently, the active committees are:
Public Affairs Committee
Chair - Dana Gabbard
The Public Affairs Committee coordinates and guides SO.CA.TA's public advocacy via campaigns, media relations, coalition building and interactions with decision makers promoting our policy analysis. By 2002 the committee's goal is for SO.CA.TA to be more visible and a key actor in the regional opinion making process.
KEY PRINCIPALS: multi-modal, regional, watchdogs
KEY CONCERNS: parochialism/'fair share", "magic bullets" (mag lev, Curitiba busway, etc.), transit loaded down with solving other issues (equity, congestion, air pollution, etc.)
The above goals will be achieved by:
- identifying key issues - gather information and analyze - strategic choice of most important issues and those we can have a reasonable chance of effecting
- contacting reporters, build trust as a source of information and opinion
- networking/coalition building - work with CFN, STPP, environmental, business, labor groups, etc. to create mass movement
- preparing and present testimony at public hearings and appropriate venues
- writing letters to the editor, op-ed pieces, etc. - both on current events and long term ssues
- identifying key opinion leaders/stakeholders - build database
- PLAC column in newsletter/website - to educate officials, reporters, etc. on broader perspectives
Newsletter and Website Committee
| Members: |
Mark Strickert (Editor)
Dana Gabbard (Production Manager)
Woody Rosner (Production Assistant)
Other members as needed
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The purpose of the Newsletter Committee is to publish SO.CA.TA's monthly newsletter,
The Transit Advocate. Includes Calendar of regional meetings relevant
to transit planning, schedule changes, articles, commentary, positions,
trivia, history and more.
The Newsletter Committee is also responsible for maintaining and updating
SO.CA.TA's website, http://www.socata.net.
Excursions Committee
| Members |
Armando Avalos (Chair)
Mike Baron
Russell Jones
Charles Powell
Woody Rosner
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The purpose of the Excursions Committee is to:
- Outline transit events appropriate for SO.CA.TA participation
- Plan SO.CA.TA travel events which highlight local transit and
emphasize public participation
Projects:
- Annual Day After Thanksgiving Excursion
- Other excursions, highlighting specific routes or areas, as
interest develops.
- Sample excursions
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