1000 Friends of Wisconsin

We are SO excited to bring the Community Transportation Academy to West Allis this spring! Sessions are April 2 - May 28. Apply now! https://lnkd.in/g5qVWQiG

1k Friends webinar: Local Action Matters!   March 5, 2025 12-1pm central/1-2pm eastern   Speakers: Susan Gaeddert, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin Michael Kelley, BikeWalkKC Jenna Thomas, Bike Cleveland   Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gxbhFEvG    Changes at the federal level to transportation policy since January 20 have sparked deep concern for organizations like ours who work in communities to prioritize safety, health, equitable access, and emission reduction. Our goals haven’t changed, but the work we do is even more challenging. It’s also more important than ever. In this webinar, you’ll hear from leaders at 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, BikeWalkKC, and Bike Cleveland about how we are strengthening local advocacy and building power through the Community Transportation Academy program throughout the Midwest.

12-1pm Central, 1-2pm Eastern!

We are excited to announce our next webinar on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 12-1pm! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gTapkXjY Speakers: Susan Gaeddert from 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, Michael Kelley from BikeWalkKC, and Jenna Thomas from Bike Cleveland. In the face of big changes at the national level, local action matters more than ever. Changes at the federal level to transportation policy since January 20 have sparked deep concern for organizations like ours who work in communities to prioritize safety, health, equitable access, and emission reduction. Our goals haven’t changed, but the work we do is even more challenging. It’s also more important than ever. In this webinar, you’ll hear from leaders at 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, BikeWalkKC, and Bike Cleveland about how we are strengthening local advocacy and building power through the Community Transportation Academy program throughout the Midwest.

We wrapped up the Kenosha Transportation Academy at the end of October. What a fantastic experience! Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/gVtH7Pv7 Tim Casey thanks for bringing the Academy program to Kenosha :)

Join us in Milwaukee on Wednesday, September 18 for Zoned Out, a forum on zoning and its impact on housing. More details including a link to register on our website here: https://lnkd.in/gZSvNX_E

https://lnkd.in/g5qVWQiG 1000 Friends of Wisconsin is excited to announce the Community Transportation Academy is coming to Kenosha in Fall 2024! The deadline for applications has been extended to Friday, August 23, 2024! Transportation access is directly tied to our ability to meet basic needs like housing, food, healthcare, and childcare. Yet most of us don’t think much about how local transportation planning works or how it could be designed differently to better serve everyone in a community. The Academy seeks to close the gap between everyday users of the transportation system and decision makers. This free class provides the opportunity for participants to learn how transportation decisions are made, understand the impact of transportation on human health and the environment, and most importantly, engage with each other and local decision makers to imagine a better future.  What: FREE nine-week course that helps bridge the gap between community advocates and decision makers in transportation and provides participants with skills and knowledge to advocate for safe and accessible transportation networks that work for everyone. Learn about transportation plans and processes, interact with local and national experts invited as guest speakers, take local tours, connect with other participants, and more. When: Wednesdays from 4-6pm, September 4 - October 30 Where: 4 in-person sessions in Kenosha, 5 virtual sessions via Zoom, plus online participation and engagement. Who: Community members, local elected leaders, city and county staff, and college students in the Kenosha area who are interested in learning more about local transportation to be a better advocate! No previous knowledge or experience required. How: Visit https://lnkd.in/g5qVWQiG to read more on the 1000 Friends website and apply. Questions? Email Susan Gaeddert, Community Programs Director, at susan@1kfriends.org

The #CommunityTransportationAcademy is coming to Kenosha this fall!! Transportation access is directly tied to our ability to meet basic needs like housing, food healthcare, and childcare. Yet most of us don't think much about how local transportation planning works or how it could be designed differently to better serve everyone in a community. The Academy seeks to close the gap between everyday users of the transportation system and decision makers. This free class provides the opportunity for participants to learn how transportation decisions are made, understand the impact of transportation on human health and the impact of transportation on human health and the environment, and most importantly, engage with each other and local decision makers to imagine a better future. Click here for details and link to the application. https://lnkd.in/g5qVWQiG

We're #hiring a new Executive Director in Wisconsin. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We are hiring! Our long-time staff member and current Executive Director, Deb Nemeth, will step down at the end of the year. Learn more about the position and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/ebhVNaeA “It has been an honor for me to collaborate with so many amazing organizations and government electeds and employees. Working with and learning from our excellent staff and board over the years has been a privilege. Getting to know our volunteers and our supporters has made my job a great joy and so very rewarding. Now it’s time to pass the torch and give someone new a chance to lead the organization into the next chapter.”