Environmental, Energy & Transportation Justice Summit

Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition

This forum will break down historical racial disparities in transportation, energy, and the environment.

Howard University, Armour J. Blackburn Auditorium

This forum will break down historical racial disparities in transportation, energy, and the environment. We will discuss the strategies and best practices to ensure that the transportation sector is used to benefit historically marginalized groups.The event will occur at the Howard University Armour J Blackburn Auditorium.Sponsorship Opportunities are available!To learn more about the Sponsorship Opportunities, click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GXNuJKTiNHvoShA9wHie3lTTGjVZYjx7/view?usp=drive_link" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GXNuJKTiNHvoShA9wHie3lTTGjVZYjx7/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

<h3>GWRCCC Environmental, Energy &amp; Transportation Summit at</h3><h3>Howard University</h3>June 20, 2024 @10 AM - 5 PM | Agenda 10:00 AM Welcome &amp; Remarks from Key Leaders10:20 AM Release Fleet Equity GuidePanel Sessions10:45 AMConnecting the Dots: Addressing Health Disparities Linked to Transportation in Underserved Communities: This panel will tackle health disparities linked to transportation issues in Black and Latino communities by exploring equitable access to clean and affordable transportation to improve community health outcomes.11:35 AMShow Me the Money: Helping MWBE &amp; EJ Communities Access Funding and Capital for Sustainable Transportation: This panel will discuss empowering Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Environmental Justice (EJ) communities to gain access to funding for sustainable transportation and clean energy projects, fostering economic growth and environmental justice. 12:20 PM Lunch Panel Sessions1:30 PMEquity and Access in Sustainable Transportation: This panel will address issues of equity and accessibility in transportation planning and policy, with a focus on ensuring that underserved communities have access to clean and affordable transportation options. 2:20 PMBest Practices for Community Engagement, Education &amp; Outreach for Sustainable Transportation: This panel will explore strategies for engaging communities in discussions about sustainable options and promoting behavioral change. How can we build business and civic capacity to help share resources, promote policy change, enhance quality of life, and improve health and economic outcomes? How can we ensure to collaborate and participate with EJ communities in a meaningful way? 3:05 PMEmpowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Workforce Development in Sustainable Transportation: This session delves into workforce development strategies within the sustainable transportation sector. From training programs to career pathways, we'll explore initiatives aimed at preparing the current and future generations of professionals to lead in creating equitable, accessible, and environmentally friendly transportation systems. 4:00 PM Closing Remarks

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