Rally For Transit at the Capitol!

Governor Schwarzenegger, who has crafted a political persona as a "green" politician, has made some curious policy proposals for an allegedly environmentalist governor. Most recently, his proposal to raid state transit funds to pay for other state programs raises the question of whether he has the courage to be anything more than a cheerleader for alternative-fueled Humvees.

The Governor's original proposal, which would have removed $1.3 billion in funds from transit agencies like Sacramento Regional Transit, has been whittled down to a mere $591 million cut in a "compromise" measure ratified by the State Budget Conference Committee. That's still a punishing blow to programs that should be the center of rational transportation and land use policies.

As reported in earlier posts on this blog, both the Transportation and Land Use Coalition and Odyessy have provided suggestions for citizens who wish to help protect the state funding streams that are the lifeblood of California transit. Now comes an opportunity to make a personal appearance at the Capitol in support of transit.

On Monday, July 16, at 12:30 PM, supporters of transit will rally on the West Steps of the Capitol Building to let the "big five" (Schwarzenegger, Perata, Ackerman, Nunez, and Villines) know how important state support for transit is. It's important to demonstrate the depth of public's commitment to transit is. Join us, and bring your friends.

For more info you can call Richard Seyman at 475-3820.