USD to Host Mayoral Debate Covering Transportation Issues

August 19, 2012
|In Event
|By BikeSD Staff

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 19th. The University of San Diego along with other local advocacy groups have stepped up to host a mayoral debate covering transportation issues.

Left: Mayoral Candidate Bob Filner. Photo: http://www.bobfilnerformayor.com/. Right: Mayoral Candidate, Carl DeMaio. Photo: http://www.carldemaio.com/

What: Mayoral Debate on Local Transportation Issues
When: Wednesday, September 19
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Where: University of San Diego’s Shiley Theatre
Cost: $5 (or $10 at the door)

According to the organizers,the debate will address what the mayoral candidates have planned for the following issues:

  • Improving and increasing transportation choices beyond car
  • Livable, walkable and bikeable communities
  • Sustainable, smart urban growth and development
  • Providing employment opportunities close to home and vice-versa

Local organizations behind the program include the Walk San Diego, The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, MOVE San Diego, and The San Diego/Tijuana Chapter of Urban Land Institute.

For more information contact Jamie Ortiz at 858-337-7466.