Mission Statement

Our Mission Statement:
The Equity in Active Transportation Committee is focused on collaborative approaches to providing culturally competent and relevant transportation related programming in low income communities of color in the Portland Metro area. The Committee is comprised of program level staff from various agencies who are engaged in transportation program design, implementation and delivery.

The Equity in Active Transportation Committee was founded by the Community Cycling Center in 2010, and continues to be moderated and facilitated by them.

Goals

The goals of the Equity in Active Transportation Committee are:
1. To effectively collaborate as transportation focused agencies with our partner organizations that serve low income and communities of color in Portland, Oregon.
2. To share resources and challenges in providing culturally competent outreach, community engagement, leadership empowerment and program delivery in low income and communities of color.
3. To share resources and connections with our partner organizations to better provide ongoing support in a manner that best suits the needs of each specific community.

Monday, November 28, 2011

OPAL Holiday Party - Dec. 21st

OPAL Community Holiday Party
Wednesday Dec 21st | 7:00-9:00 PM

Come celebrate another year of Environmental Justice grassroots organizing and advocacy with OPAL at our annual Holiday Party Dec 21.  Join members of Bus Riders Unite, leaders of our Campaign for a Fair Transfer, East Portland Bus Stops activists, coalition partners, board, staff, family and friends for an evening of socializing, sharing, and building community together.

Dinner and drinks provided.  RSVP by Mon Dec 19th with OPAL Office (971) 340-4866 or info@opalpdx.org
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