I don't like bad puns either, but this conference is way better than its name.  Rail~Volution is an awesome national gathering of wonks who love trains, sure, but what these people love even more is how fixed-guideway transit can be a catalyst for creating sustainable cities. 

The next Rail~Volution conference is happening next October in Portland, OR, and for all you wonky train lovers who have wisdom to share about using transit to build livable communities, there's one day left to submit a proposal to speak at the conference. Details after the jump. 

 

From the Rail~Volution web site: 

Rail~Volution is a conference for passionate practitioners - people from all perspectives who believe in the role of land use and transit as equal partners in the quest for greater livability and greater communities. 

Never before has Rail~Volution’s mission of building livable communities with transit aligned so perfectly with the federal agenda. Thanks to President Obama’s commitment to creating sustainable communities, we truly have the opportunity to work in partnership with policy makers at all levels to grow more livable places -- regardless of their size, shape, demographics, locations, or economies. These ground-breaking partnerships are setting the stage for the next decade at all levels, with commitments to transit resources, renewable energy, climate change, and sustainable housing and communities. 

The success of the conference depends on the quality and diversity of presentations. Help enliven the discussion! Give us your ideas now! 

Proposal Deadline: March 31, 2010. 

This year's program includes three conference tracks, each with suggested topics for discussion. We are asking that you identify the track that best fits your proposal ideas. 

The 2010 Conference tracks are: 

Core Sessions: An in-depth introduction to the principles that are the foundation for creating livable communities that respond to our economic, energy and environmental challenges. 

Livable Communities: Strategies for planning and financing livable communities in the next real estate cycle, with the goal of enhancing transit ridership and creating neighborhoods that meet the needs of today's changing society. 

Partnering for Sustainable Communities: A discussion of the power of partnerships to create and sustain economically vibrant, environmentally responsible, and socially diverse communities for future generations. 

Please visit www.railvolution.com/CallForProposals.asp to submit a proposal. 

Rail~Volution 2010: Portland, Oregon, October 18-21, 2010
Rail~Volution is a conference for passionate practitioners - people from all perspectives who believe in the role of land use and transit as equal partners in the quest for greater livability and greater communities. The success of the conference depends on the quality and diversity of presentations. Rail~Volution solicits your story-sharing expertise, experience, success and challenges.

Never before has Rail~Volution’s mission of creating building communities with transit aligned so perfectly with the federal agenda. Thanks to President Obama’s commitment to creating sustainable communities, we truly have the opportunity to work in partnership with policy makers at all levels to grow more livable places -- regardless of their size, shape, demographics, locations, or economies. These ground-breaking partnerships are setting the stage for the next decade at all levels, with commitments to transit resources, renewable energy, climate change, and sustainable housing and communities.

Join us by sharing your stories and lessons learned, your information on new policies and legislation, your wisdom gained through innovative tools and current best practices. Help conference participants understand the most important elements of great places, steps they can take to create greater livability in their own communities, and the essential public and private activities that contribute to successful change.

Help us enliven the discussion! The deadline is approaching fast. Send us your ideas by March 31!

www.railvolution.comFor more information contact:
Mary Simon
Rail~Volution
1120 SW 5th Avenue Suite 800
Portland
Oregon 97204
USA
Phone: 503-823-6870
Email: [email protected]