Transit Cost Reform Happy Hour
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Everywhere Brewery in Los Angeles, CA
Do you want faster, cost effective transit service improvements? Want to learn how to bring down the costs of new subways, rail electrification and transit priority?
Join Californians for Electric Rail at Everywhere Brewery in Union Station Los Angeles to learn about the causes of delay and high transit costs and what LA and beyond can do to fix them.
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Bus Fest
Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Near Monty's Dog Beach in Long Beach , CA
The 2nd Annual Long Beach Bus Fest is back and better than ever! As part of SoCal Transit Month, Move LA, Car-Lite Long Beach, and the City of Long Beach are bringing together transit lovers, families, and adventure-seekers from across Southern California for the ultimate one-day celebration of public transportation. Wondering where local transit can take you? Here’s your ticket to find out!
Bus Fest is a chance for transportation agencies to show off their fleet and give the public an opportunity to learn about all the places they can go on public transportation. As an attendee you will be given VIP access. Ever wanted to step into the driver's seat or explore next-gen buses? Get up close and personal with an incredible lineup of bus displays and exclusive tours featuring vehicles from transit agencies all over Southern California!
Admission to Bus Fest is 100% free! RSVP today, bring your friends and family, tap into your transit curiosity, and discover all the amazing destinations public transportation can take you across Southern California.
Protecting Transit’s Role in Multi-Racial Inclusive Democracy
Monday, September 28, 2026 at 05:30 PM
Virtual Event
Public transit provides access to participate in society for people of all ages, abilities, and incomes. It is not an accident that transit has been the site of many of the US’s civil rights struggles. Mass transit is a mechanism for an integrated society as both a public arena that people of different backgrounds share and a way for people to travel across diverse regions. We will discuss how transit is a bellwether for multi-racial inclusive democracy, how it is being undermined, and what we can do in California to protect and strengthen transit.
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Vigil for the Taken
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Los Angeles Federal Building in Los Angeles, CA
Join us in sacred resistance Tuesdays in Los Angeles
You are invited to join together with CLUE (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice) in song and prayer to make visible the suffering of families ripped apart by ICE. Families belong together. Everyone here belongs here.
Use Metro Trip Planner to plan your route.
If you're coming from:
East LA
- Metro E Line at the Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Alternative stops along the E line you can take are Indiana, Soto, Mariachi Plaza or Pico / Aliso
- Take the Little Tokyo / Arts District stop
- Walk to Federal Building 300 N Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Long Beach
- Metro A Line
- Take the Little Tokyo / Arts District stop
- Walk to Federal Building 300 N Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
South Los Angeles
- LA Metro Bus Line 108
- Take stop at the Harbor Transitway / Slauson
- Transfer to the Metro J Line (Silver) 950
- Take a stop at Aliso St and Los Angeles St. E
- Walk to Federal Building 300 N Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Effective Civic Tech Practices for Public Transit
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 06:30 PM
Virtual Event
Join this event to learn about the bumpy rollout of the Clipper 2.0 upgrade of the Bay Area's public transit fare payment system, how it is an example of endemic challenges in public sector technology project management and procurement, and about educational and advocacy opportunities to improve how future civic tech projects are implemented.
This event will be both in-person at the Internet Archive in San Francisco, livestreamed via Zoom, and is part of a broad Transit Month program of events and activities throughout September. A recording will be sent out to all people who RSVP and will be posted on Seamless Bay Area YouTube channel.
We are approaching the panel with a framing of optimism about the ability of public sector organizations to learn and improve, and that challenges are not primarily caused by individuals but the systems and structures, and the need for government competence to have the future we want.
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Week Without Driving
Thursday, October 01, 2026 at 06:00 AM through October 08, 2026
Take the Week Without Driving ChallengeFrom October 1–8, 2026, join Week Without Driving and rethink what it takes to get around in our communities.
For one week, try to reduce or avoid driving yourself whenever possible. Walk, roll, take public transit, bike, carpool, use rideshare, or ask for a ride and pay attention to what works, what does not, and what barriers you encounter along the way. The goal is not perfection; it is to better understand the daily realities of people who cannot drive because of age, disability, income, or other circumstances.
Your experience can help spark important conversations about safer streets, more reliable transit, accessible sidewalks, and transportation options that work for everyone. Participate in the ways that make sense for your life, reflect on what you learn, and share your story to help build a community where everyone can get where they need to go. Week Without Driving takes place October 1–8, 2026.
Bike It! Walk It! Bus It!
Monday, October 05, 2026 at 06:00 PM through October 09, 2026
Santa Monica K-12 students can ride Big Blue Bus FREE during Bike It! Walk It! Bus It! Week held October 5-9,2026. This initiative encourages students and their families to choose eco-friendly transportation options for their daily commute, such as biking, walking, or using public transit.
California Clean Air Day
Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 06:00 AM through October 08, 2026
California Clean Air Day is the state’s largest clean air event, organized by the Coalition for Clean Air. Every year, tens of thousands of Californians pledge to take individual actions that reduce air pollution and protect public health. Together, we’re proving that small changes add up to cleaner skies for everyone. Big Blue Bus will also offer FREE RIDES for all during California Clean Air Day.
