[GPSCC-chat] 10/10/10 Event Highlights Advanced Transit

[Rob Means]

For folks interested in clean, electric alternative transportation, this
event will be worthwhile.

Rob Means, Secretary
Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association
P. O. Box 360581, Milpitas, CA 95036-0581
408-262-0420      rob.means at electric-bikes.com
www.neighborhoodlink.com/milpitas/sunnyhills
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2010
CONTACT: Bob Williams, 408-733-1102
10/10/10 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCED TRANSIT

Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Project Billed as Next Example of Advanced
Transit -- 

"Bridging Milpitas: the next example of modern transit" is sponsored by
the Advanced Transit Association group in northern California
(ATRA-NorCal) as a public outreach event to inspire the first U.S.
implementation of Personal Rapid Transit.  PRT systems, which are as
easy to use as an elevator, promise efficient demand-responsive public
transit networks with automated non-stop service available 24 hours a
day. 

ATRA promotes the consideration of Advanced Transit whenever
transportation planning occurs, but does not endorse any vendor,
technology or project.  The event will be held at the park adjacent to a
proposed PRT crossing of the railroad tracks in Milpitas. For details of
the proposal, see http://www.electric-bikes.com/prt/ferry.html

"Bridging Milpitas" will include the first public showing of the
Tri-Track prototype (which is two-thirds complete), a 4-passenger
dual-mode "car" designed for regular roads -- and elevated rail travel
at speeds up to 180 mph . (Learn more at TriTrack.net)  Also on display,
and available for very short rides by the public, will be a Jpods cab
and elevated rail.  Other PRT firms will have educational PRT displays
and representatives to help explain the technologies and answer
questions.  

The event is co-sponsored by Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association
(Milpitas) and Jakes Associates, a leader in innovative transportation
solutions.  As part of the event, a "community resources" area will
include helpful organizations ranging from the local Farmers' Market to
an electric bicycle dealer.  Also expected to attend are elected
officials, Milpitas Council candidates, neighboring residents, and
others interested in modern transit and reducing traffic. Finger foods
and drinks will be provided.   

Held under the auspices of 350.org, an international movement to solve
the climate crisis, this event proclaims advanced transit as a way to
reduce our carbon footprint while serving transportation needs for
neighborhoods and cities.  

Come to "Bridging Milpitas" located in Parc Metro East Park at the East
end of Curtis Avenue on Sunday, October 10, from 2 to 4 pm.  Due to
limited parking, attendees are advised to park in the northeast corner
of the Great Mall parking area and walk to the Parc Metro East park.
For more information and a map, see http://www.350.org/node/18428


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