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Unburdening Transit: A Forum for Free and Just Mobility in Tucson

Join us on Tuesday, June 24th from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, for a community forum about Free and Just Mobility in Tucson. Meet and hear from transit riders, community groups, and advocates working to keep the bus fares free, pushing for a more people-centered regional transit plan, and share about what we are facing and whats coming up.

"Unburdening Transit: A Forum for Free and Just Mobility in Tucson." This in-person event invites Tucsonans to reimagine public transportation as a community good rooted in justice, accessibility, and freedom of movement for all.

Moderator:

Miranda Schubert

Panelists:

Vanessa Gallego, FUGA

Elaina Richards, MPH (IG & Substack: @tucsondignityofmobility)

Gene Caywood, Old Pueblo Trolley, Tucson’s transit historian 

Suzanne Schafer, Zero Fares Tucson 

Melissa Cordero, Common Defense, Vet & Advocate

Location: Coalition Space - 311 E 7th Street

Getting there: Transit is still currently fare-free with the closest options being the Sun Link streetcar and Route 3 bus. Use the official Sun Tran or Transit App for route planning and real-time updates.

Accessibility: Event is on ground floor, ADA bathroom is located in the building directly next door. Masks encouraged.

Bring a friend!

Masks encouraged

Light refreshments provided

Bike Parking Available

Partner Organizations:
Car-Free Tucson, Direct Advocacy & Resource Center, Familias Unidas Ganando Accesibilidad (FUGA), Iskashitaa Refugee Network, Literacy Connects, Living Streets Alliance, Mijente, Pima County Food Alliance, Streets Out West, Tucson Acupuncture Co-op, Tucson DSA, Tucson for Everyone, Zero Fares Tucson

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