Transit Funding
Take Action!

Check it out: May 2007 Legislative Update.

For a PDF version of Transportation Choices 2020 Take Action!, click here.

Take Action For A Connected Region: What Can I Do?

Too often, legislators say they don’t hear from community members when it comes to public transit needs. That’s where you can make a difference.
Your voices and energy can make or break this initiative. We need you to tell your legislators that you support comprehensive funding for a comprehensive transportation system.

Talk to Your Legislator

• Who Is My Legislator? To find out the names of your legislators, you can call the House (651-296-2146) and Senate (651-296-0504) information desks. Tell them your home address, and they will connect you to the right person.
  
  You can also go to the Minnesota District Finder at http://geo.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/districts/start.html. Enter in your home address and zip code, and it will automatically generatethe names and contact information for your state legislators.

• What’s the Best Way to Contact a Legislator? The best way to get a legislator’s attention is with a short, well-reasoned, and personal letter.
  
  You can also call your legislator’s office. Most likely, you’ll speak with a legislative aide who will write down your comments and pass them along to the legislator.
  
  Email is also effective, but it’s most effective when it’s a specific message to your representative or senator.
  
  When sending anything to your legislator, remember to include your name, home address, and phone number.

• What Do I Say? Say that you support comprehensive funding for a comprehensive transportation system, and Transportation Choices 2020 is the way to achieve that.  If you have a personal story for supporting transit, it makes your case much more powerful.

Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor are one of the most widely read sections of the newspaper. Keep your letters concise (150-200 words), and lead with your most important information. Focus on one main point and make a compelling case—wit, edgy humor, and pointing out the absurd can go a long way. Include your full name, home address, and phone number with your letter. Check out more tips on letters to the editor!

Petition to the Governor
Download Transit for Livable Communities' petition to the Governor to support transit. Print out the petition and have your family, friends, and neighbors sign it. When you have a completed petition, send it to Patience Caso by May 15, 2007. Patience can be reached at:

Patience Caso
Transit for Livable Communities
626 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-767-0298
PatienceC@tlcminnesota.org

Volunteer with Transit for Livable Communities!
Transit for Livable Communities has plenty of ways for you to help spread the word about a more connected region. Talk with Patience Caso, Transit for Livable Communities' Organizer, to find out what you can do as part of our Transportation Choices Network. She can be reached at 651-767-0298 x110 or PatienceC@tlcminnesota.org.