Why this project
High schoolers are the most direct beneficiaries of better transit in the Valley right now. Many of them already use the bus to get to school, to work, and to friends. Many more would if it ran more often.
This project is not a broad-appeal effort — we’re not pretending every Valley teenager will wake up tomorrow excited about a regional transit funding mechanism. We’re looking for the mock-trial kids, the journalism class, the student-government regulars — the high schoolers who already care about civic things and want a real-world cause to put their teeth into.
Why it matters
The high school students of 2026 are the voters of 2030. By the time the next phase of Valley transit is on a ballot, today’s high schoolers will be in college or working — and casting those votes.
Goals
- Planned
Build relationships with civics, government, and AP US Government teachers in CCSD high schools
Target Dec 2026
- Planned
Develop classroom-ready materials about Valley transit
Target Feb 2027
- Planned
Pursue grant funding for student-led transit advocacy projects
Target Jun 2027
- Planned
Coordinate with CCSD and RTC on potential public-outreach partnerships
Target Jun 2027
- Planned
Identify a small cohort of student leaders for the 2026–2027 school year
Target Dec 2026