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SacRT reviews Ride Free RT findings, proposes youth advisory committee and hears K‑16 JPA funding ask
Summary
SacRT staff and Nehemiah Emerging Leadership Program presenters reviewed findings from outreach on the Ride Free RT student program, proposed a youth advisory committee to improve program design, and heard a related K‑16 collaborative presentation that asked SacRT to consider a $200,000, two‑year founding contribution to a programmatic JPA.
Chris Flores and community partners briefed the Sacramento Regional Transit Board on the Ride Free RT student program on Feb. 23, highlighting outreach results and proposed governance changes.
Jasmine Advinokla, who spoke on behalf of the Nehemiah Emerging Leadership Program (NELP), said the project used focus groups, surveys and one‑on‑one interviews with community organizations, school districts and elected officials to evaluate the program. "We focused on ensuring we were taking the time to meet with community organizations, school districts and schools specifically to really understand the perspectives, the values, and the benefits that Ride Free RT brings to the community," she said, summarizing the NELP findings. She identified two recurring themes: the need for stable funding and a standing convening for community…
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