Connecting Communities: BC Youth Summit for Sustainable Transportation

From August 19 to 21, 2011, we're inviting youth from all over B.C. to a summit on sustainable transportation in Vancouver, sponsored by TransLink, B.C. Transit, and the Canadian Urban Transit Association.

Here's what to expect from the summit:

• You'll attend sessions and workshops that will teach you the concepts behind urban planning and engage you in current transportation issues, plus practical skills to put your knowledge to work.
• You'll meet a range of dynamic young people interested in transportation, sustainability, and urban planning.
• You'll take tours to gain a broad understanding about Vancouver's public transportation system.
• You'll learn about careers in urban transportation and how you can reach them.
• We'll pay for your travel to Vancouver, your accommodations, most meals, and your conference experience!

How to attend: If you're interested in attending, please submit an application following the instructions below. Successful applicants will be notified in spring 2011.

• Application Deadline: All applications must be received by email no later than 11:59:59 p.m. January 31, 2011.
• Age Restrictions: Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
• Residency: Applicants must reside in the province of British Columbia. Travel will only be provided within the province.
• Past Delegates: Participants from previous CUTA youth summits are not eligible to participate, however, they may be considered as speakers, volunteers or facilitators. Interested Alumni can send an email to the contact information below.

To apply: Please send the following information to bcyouthsummit@translink.ca:

• First and Last Name
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Mailing Address
• Phone Number(s) (Home, Work, Cellular as applicable)
• Primary Email Address
• Most recent CV
• A letter of intent. The letter of intent must not exceed 250 words and should address why you think transportation is important for creating sustainable communities in the future.

Good luck: we hope to see you at Connecting Communities!

Check the summit website (http://www.translink.ca/bcyouthsummit) for key updates on the conference, or if you have any questions, please write tobcyouthsummit@translink.ca.