Sustainable Transportation Strategies for Underserved Communities
Lauren Batalias
San Joaquin Council of Governments
LAUREN BATALIAS is a senior public policy and strategic planning expert with 15+ years of experience in public policy and program management, with special expertise in sustainable transportation, climate, and housing issues across multiple jurisdictions. In addition, she has led many government and community relations efforts, negotiations, and, most recently, managing innovative mobility and regional transportation planning studies. She is a former Seattle Planning Commissioner with a J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law and a Conflict Resolution and Mediation certificate. She expects a Transit and Paratransit Management certificate from the University of the Pacific this fall.
Project
Local governments are seeking to reduce the climate impact of transportation in San Joaquin County by expanding public transit and increasing electric vehicle and bike-share programs. These initiatives are critical in historically marginalized communities, where many workers don’t own cars and need transportation to work. FUSE Executive Fellow Lauren Batalias would develop strategies and implementation plans for sustainable transportation initiatives to create a more sustainable and equitable future for San Joaquin County residents.