Final Kenosha Transportation Academy
The Kenosha Transportation Academy wrapped up last week with final project presentations held at Carthage College.
I’ll be honest, when I started preparation for this Academy, I wasn’t sure how it was going to unfold. Kenosha is bigger and more spread out than any other location where we’ve run this program so far. The city’s foundations in auto manufacturing contributed to its auto-centric design. Naturally, Kenosha is not a model for prioritizing active transportation infrastructure. I wondered how I would connect with anyone in the community and convince anyone to sign up.
But you know what? It turned out to be fantastic. Several members of the class serve on the Kenosha transit commission. Other participants are healthcare and disability service professionals. There was also a strong showing from Carthage College students who are embarking on careers in urban studies, environmental science, GIS, and engineering. Two staffers from the Kenosha planning department brought their expertise and insight to the group. A number of participants were there as advocates for themselves or their family members whose disabilities severely limit their transportation options because they can’t drive a car.
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