Marking the 5-year anniversary of publicly launching the Milpitas advanced transit project, LoopWorks will provide an update to the community, and a chance to talk with neighbors and candidates.
Using Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) technology, the dual-loop demonstration project promises quicker, easier, and safer transit service at lower operating costs than current options. Proposed by LoopWorks for the Metro Area of Milpitas, the project will help weave together an area which is divided by 2 major roads, 2 rail lines, and 2 creeks. As an elevated transit system with many small neighborhood stations, PRT can bridge those barriers like a horizontal elevator.
This open-to-the-public presentation will outline what has – and has not – been accomplished over the past 5 years. After the one-hour presentation including Q&A and options moving forward, 30 minutes have been reserved for attendees to talk with others in the community about public transit. Candidates are expected to attend so they can hear what people say about local congestion, public transit, and the Milpitas PRT Demonstration Project.
LoopWorks President, Paul Okoye, observed that “We’ve laid a solid foundation for the project by choosing an open-source PRT design, building an in-depth website, and cultivating public support from organizations as diverse as the Sierra Club and Milpitas Chamber of Commerce. This will be an opportunity for people who want better transit to talk together about solutions.” Okoye said the proposed $60M public transit infrastructure will benefit Milpitas residents and workers. He urged anyone interested in the future of Milpitas to watch the 4-minute introductory video.
The LoopWorks 5-Year Update will be Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Milpitas Library Auditorium at 160 N Main Street. Learn more at MilpitasPRT.com and from the presentation slides here.
LoopWorks is a non-profit mutual-benefit corporation with a governance structure that is local, democratic, and balanced. For more information, visit MilpitasPRT.com or email info@MilpitasPRT.com.
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