Speaker Highlights
Wendi Kallins, President of Sustainable Marin, shared how Safe Routes and Seattle’s InMotion show progress in shifting perceptions and measurable travel behavior.
Supervisor Belia Ramos noted that while American Canyon produces most wine bottles in the state, congestion tops constituents’ concerns due to limited transit options.
Joanne Webster of the North Bay Leadership Group said that the vast majority of her members picked a larger number of local buses and trains for employees as the number one improvement needed.
Cristina Parra Hernandez from Canal Alliance emphasized that long commutes dominate her community’s life, which urgently needs faster, more affordable transit.
Glenn Loveall of the Solano Napa Central Labor Council stressed transit’s role in access to jobs, climate, and growth, offering messaging like “Transit drives growth."
Stephanie Moulton-Peters, Marin Supervisor and MTC Vice Chair, said the North Bay collaborates well because "we’re small, we think expansively and we stick together."
Kara Vernor, Napa Bike Coalition’s Executive Director, highlighted micro-transit and noted it may be easier to get people to switch to bikes than to buses.
Eddy Cumins of SMART shared that offering free fares for youth and seniors boosted ridership and revenue, while promoting climate and health benefits.
Cathleen Sullivan of Marin Transit explained MASCOTS, a 7-agency collaboration improving frequency by coordinating service around SMART Train.
Discussion Activity Highlights
We invited participants to visualize a future where the North Bay has become a national model for sustainable and healthy transportation by 2040. They were asked to consider this question from the perspective of different community members, such as bus/train drivers, commuters, families, students, seniors, and more. See below for key takeaways from each of the discussion questions, along with a word cloud of participants' responses showing common themes.
It’s 2040, and the North Bay has become a national model for sustainable and healthy transportation. What does that look like?
- Sustainable and healthy transportation includes free, accessible, and safe transit with synchronized systems, protected bike lanes, and on-demand options.
- Housing is affordable and located near transit, while agencies are fully funded, integrated, and supported by public trust and smart automation.
- Communities benefit from shorter commutes, universal accessibility, cleaner vehicles, and a better work-life balance supported by inclusive mobility services.
What made this future possible?
- This future was made possible by policies that increased density near transit, prioritized accessibility, and shifted culture away from car dependency.
- Unified transit agencies, sustained funding, and political will enabled integrated systems, better wages, and transit-first street designs.
- Broad collaboration—including public-private partnerships, nonprofits, and community input—led to equitable investments, employer incentives, and inclusive programs like universal passes.
How are climate and health impacted by these changes?
- Climate and health benefit through cleaner air, lower emissions, and reduced traffic congestion, leading to less stress and fewer accidents.
- Active transportation boosts physical activity, reduces obesity, and improves mental health and quality of life.
- Equitable access to mobility improves healthcare access, reduces social isolation, and supports longer, healthier lives.
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsor
Thank you to our participating partners
Organized by Move Bay Area
Move Bay Area brings transportation leaders together with community in-person to discover commonality and regional solutions to our transportation challenges with the goal of building a regional transportation vision together.
