Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈

Public Information Officer for @MTCBATA 🚉🏘🚙🚴🏽‍♀️🌉 @MinetaTrans Graduate 🎓 Fostering civic-minded communities, one story at a time ✍🏼 Opinions = my own.

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

Thank you @TransportFuture for the opportunity to present on the work of @MTCBATA’s NextGen Bay Area Freeways Study 🛣️

[Don Wall @DonWall_DCN]

Improve messaging (and drop the incomprehensible #jargon) to achieve project buy-in: highway panellists @TransportFuture @DCNVINCEV @AlexOnTransit https://t.co/mu0M6pqboK

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

Tune in to the Transport Futures webinar on April 13, where I'll be sharing a case study showcasing how my team at @MTCBATA leveraged an educational communications approach to help restore trust + foster productive engagement for our ongoing freeway pricing feasibility Study 🛣️

[Martin Collier @TransportFuture]

How are #highway benefits and costs framed for diverse audiences in order to gain their support for -- or against -- multi-billion dollar #construction projects? Find out from int'l experts at the TF Highway Communications Webinar on April 13. Details at https://t.co/PHZcAqkcA2

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

I don’t know how long you’ve had contactless payment, but it was so refreshing to not even have to think about transit fare payment in a new city.

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

Dear @trimet,

Thank you.

Sincerely,

-A transit-loving tourist.

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

Happening today! ⬇️ Come step into the driver's seat of policymakers and help us envision the future of Bay Area transportation. Plus, we'll take you on a historical journey detailing how we arrived at today's congestion conundrum 🛣️ https://t.co/Vtbib0aAHr

[MTC Bay Area @MTCBATA]

Despite decades of widening freeways, we're still sitting in traffic. We're hosting two webinars to re-imagine freeways for the 21st century on Nov. 17 & Nov. 29. Join us and let's make freeways work, together. https://t.co/IX7O3fHZms

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

Sure did! Though if you asked Google / @USGS / @Readygov, the earthquake occurred just outside of “San Hose” 🤨

[San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle]

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake just shook San Jose. Did you feel it?

https://t.co/q8wUk9TA8A

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

So grateful for this opportunity to contribute and grow, and especially thankful for those who supported and encouraged me as I pursued this next adventure in my career. Onward!

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

I’m excited to share that next week I’ll be starting a new job as a Public Information Officer with @MTCBATA’s Public Engagement team! The role focuses on writing/editing a ton of delightfully nerdy content 🤓 and supporting MTC’s community outreach work.

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

I got to meet a pretty remarkable 6th grader this week named Eva. Check out her story about the lasting impact she just made in @SantaClaraCity: https://t.co/9ZAjXBAg7d

[VTA @VTA]

A very special 6th grader just made a lasting impact in our community.

2 years ago, while Eva was attending St. Justin School in @SantaClaraCity, she got inspired to create a public art bench for the nearby VTA bus stop serving Route 57 at the Homestead & Kiely intersection.

[VTA @VTA]

A growing number of people, many of whom have relied on transit throughout the pandemic, and more are returning with increased service frequency.

That’s who the he’ll rides.

https://t.co/fCJYP21RPK

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

“To successfully fight climate change, low- and moderate- income communities have to have access to these electric vehicles.”

Great piece by @evanhalper, @maggiebeidelman, & @jjluna17 on efforts to close the electric car divide.

[Los Angeles Times @latimes]

How Huron, CA, population 6,206, became the model for green transportation in the U.S.
https://t.co/ptjEQfx3ZD

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

@SFBART @zachlipton

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

What more fitting way to kick off '22 than with a story about Route 22! If you're looking for a heartfelt reminder about the capacity for human kindness and healing, look no further than VTA Bus Operator Eric Shaunce. #VTAFamily

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

I’m reminded every day I come into work how much @BettyMWhite has inspired and entertained throughout her 99 years. Such an icon. 🏳️‍🌈 Thanks for the laughs… Rest In Peace 🍰❤️ #ThankYouForBeingAFriend

[VTA @VTA]

People are returning to transit. Last month, we hit 47% of pre-pandemic weekday ridership, and there’s interesting data pointing to where our recovery is coming from. Time for a transportation thread 🤓 https://t.co/S1FShqyJ4H

[Alex Eisenhart 🏳️‍🌈 @AlexOnTransit]

@SFBayFerry

[VTA @VTA]

Hi – we’re looking for ideas 🧐 What do you think VTA can do to increase transit ridership? Comment below.

[Caltrans District 4 @CaltransD4]

Happy 85th Birthday 🥳 to the #BayBridge! It's considered one of the major engineering projects of the 20th century. Thank you to the men and women of @CaltransD4 who work on the bridge everyday! #BayArea #SF #Oakland

[VTA @VTA]

Congratulations to the 27 new Bus Operators who graduated today from their challenging 9-week training course. These phenomenal, hard working additions to the #VTAFamilly are ready to hit the streets, bringing us a little closer to returning to pre-pandemic service levels.

[VTA @VTA]

Five VTA Bus Operators recently participated in the Santa Clara Parade of Champions celebrating frontline heroes. These employees joined a float organized by the Sikh community of San Jose.

Among them was Samarpal Singh.

We are proud to share his story: https://t.co/muwcONYrCm