Environmental Action Alert: New Buses for Cleaner Air and Less Traffic [Updated: 2/26/09]

Rapid Buses for Cool Cities

AC Transit is working on a new, significantly better form of bus service from San Leandro to Downtown Berkeley. Called Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), the new service will follow routes along International Boulevard in San Leandro and Oakland, and Telegraph Avenue in Oakland and Berkeley. It will extend around UC to Shattuck Avenue to serve downtown Berkeley.

The new system promises faster, more efficient service along this highly traveled route. As BRT shortens trip time and makes schedules more reliable and buses more frequent, bus ridership along the corridor is expected to increase by 30% to 40%, with corresponding traffic reductions, as people who currently drive switch to transit. BRT will bring reductions in auto pollution and emissions of global-warming gases. Please show your support and help make fast, efficient bus service a reality for this key San Leandro-Berkeley corridor!

Write Your Letter Today! Each letter represents the concerns of hundreds of voters. Send your letter today! Please follow these guidelines: Hand written letters are best. State clearly what action you want. Share a personal reason or experience. Include your address on the letter and envelope Write directly to: President of the Board AC Transit Mayors of Berkeley, Oakland and San Leandro C/O Sierra Club, San Francisco Bay Chapter 2530 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702

Dear President of the Board AC Transit and Mayors of Berkeley, Oakland and San Leandro, I support Bus Rapid Transit. This exciting improvement moves riders faster, on time and more comfortably. The result: fewer cars, better air quality and less global warming. Please implement the San Leandro to Berkeley Bus Rapid Transit as soon as possible! Thank You, [Sign with your Printed Name and Return Address]

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