TransForm LIVE Awards + Benefit

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We are thrilled to announce the recipients of TransForm’s LIVE Awards taking place on Thursday, October 16, 2014. We will honor California Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and Executive Director of Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, Corinne Winter during this special evening.

Senator Steinberg has arguably done more than any legislator in California’s history to move forward an agenda focused on creating sustainable, equitable communities. Corinne Winter has been a pivotal leader at TransForm and contributed deeply to sustainable transportation efforts in the Bay Area, particularly in Silicon Valley. Both have been instrumental in creating an affordable California with quality transportation choices for people of all incomes, while helping solve our climate crisis.

We hope you can support TransForm and honor these leaders on Thursday, October 16th in San Francisco.

6:30 pm: Cocktail and Food Reception

7:30 pm: Awards Program

Senator Darrell SteinbergSenator Steinberg has arguably done morethan any legislator in California’s history to move forward an agenda focused on creating sustainable, equitable communities. Steinberg is the author of the influential and ground-breaking Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 375). SB 375 is shifting how regions in California plan its transportation and land use projects with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to create more sustainable communities. Corinne WinterCorinne has been the Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, as well as on TransForm’s Board of Directors, since 2005. Corinne has been a key leader in the field, particularly around shaping TransForm’s strategic direction, ever since. Corinne was elected Board Chair in 2011, the year TransForm reshaped its Board into one focused more deeply on governance issues. Her leadership has helped TransForm become a regional and statewide leader in transportation and land use. 


To learn more about Senator Steinberg or Ms. Winter, click here.

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