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Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
District 6 (Western United States)
San Francisco Bay Area Section

Green Mobility:
Experiences from the Cities of San Jose and Berkeley
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Click here for printable .PDF announcement.

Invited Speakers:

James R. Helmer, Director of Transportation, City of San Jose
Matt Nichols, Principal Transportation Planner, City of Berkeley

Prepare for the meeting: Learn more about Green Mobility!
Green Highways Partnership
Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO
Sonoma County Cool Schools & Climate Protection
Oakland Sustainability Program
Redwood City - Cool City
San Francisco's Livable City Initiative
Carbon-Free Mobility Conference in Oakland

View Presentations at Energy Policy TV


Art Credit: Transportation Alternatives, NYC

At this meeting, Jim Helmer, Director of Transportation for the City of San Jose will share how San Jose is taking its Green Mobility goals from policy to practice, and provide real examples of what San Jose is doing to improve mobility, the quality of life and economy in Silicon Valley.

Matt Nichols, Principal Transportation Planner for the City of Berkeley will discuss the sustainable transportation plans and programs in Berkeley. Matt will briefly discuss Berkeley's Fleet Carsharing Program (recipient of the "Top 50" Innovations in American Government Award" (PDF)), Bicycle Boulevards, Pedestrian Master Plan, Bus Rapid Transit, and Berkeley's Climate Action Plan (BerkeleyClimateAction.org).

SCHEDULE 
11:30 - Check-in & Social Time
12:00 - Lunch Service & Introductions
12:15 - Presentation followed by Q&A
 1:30 - Conclusion of Meeting
MEETING LOCATION

Caltrans District 4 Headquarters, Parkview Room, 15th Floor

111 Grand Avenue (at the corner of Webster St and Grand Ave)
in "uptown" Oakland, CA

Public Transit: Walking distance from 19th Street Oakland BART and AC Transit bus lines. See 511.org for other transit options.

Driving: Near Highways 880, 980, and 580. Create personalized driving directions.

Parking: Pay parking lots located on Grand Ave.


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MENU CHOICES

Boxed lunches will be served including a sandwich, chips, chocolate chip cookie, and bottled water.

For the sandwich, choose from:

  • (V) VEGGIE: Guacamole, black olives, lettuce, tomato, red onions, mushrooms, mozzarella, cheddar, red wine vinaigrette dressing
  • (C) HONEY BOURBON CHICKEN: Chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, Honey Bourbon Mustard and Zesty Grille Sauce
  • (B) BLACK ANGUS: Black Angus steak, mozzarella, cheddar, mushroom, sauteed onions, honey bourbon mustard, and zesty grille sauce
  • (I) CLASSIC CLUB WITH BACON: Turkey, bacon, ham, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo
PRICES

Full-Time Students: $5, $20 ITE Members, $25 Non-Members

HOW TO SIGN UP

Send your menu choice, name, affiliation, phone number, and membership status (student, ITE member, or non-member) to: events@sfbayite.org.

NOTE: If you don't have e-mail access, please phone your RSVP in to Kamala Parks at (510) 839-1742 ext 107.

RSVP DEADLINE

The RSVP deadline is Tuesday, February 17 at 5 PM. RSVPs are required (no walk-ins) because a special guest pass will be required for check-in. Cancellations will only be accepted up until the RSVP deadline.

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