Special Transit’s Bus Transformation - Call to Action
Aug 12th, 2008 by contributor
As MO.Free (MObile Freedom) continues to flourish, Special Transit (ST) is excited to unwrap some of it’s continued ideas. Biodiesel, solar power generators, LED lights, recycled and sustainable interior furnishings and decor are some of the products being incorporated into the mobile space. Staying true to its community-centric approach, ST is looking for partners to create this mobile resource that can be used by Boulder citizens and it’s affiliate groups. Below are some ways in which you can take part and support the development of Boulder’s meeting space “MO.Free”.
MO.Free Vision: To model how collaboration of non profit, public, and for profit groups can create mobile community meeting space by recycling a retired HOP bus to optimize social and community benefits.
Corporate or Individual Partner:
- Monthly sponsorship opportunities
- Yearly/One time financial contributions
Trades:
- Carpenter x 3
- Electrician x 1
- Flooring installer x 2
- Artists x 3
- Metal Worker x 2
- Painters x 2
- Bio-diesel specialist x 1
- LED lighting designer x 1
- Solar panel installer x 1
- AV installer x 1
- Upholstery installer x 1
- Auto detailer x 1
- Auto-glazing contractor x 1
Products:
- Flooring - Recycled, salvaged and or sustainable
- Lighting - LED lighting
- Solar Panel System - stationary/movable
- Bamboo / Plyboo - tables and built-ins
- Paint- low or no VOC
- AV equipment- TV and wireless internet
Media:
- Boulderspace
- The Daily Camera
- KBCO/KGNU
- Rocky Mountain News/Denver Post
- USA Today
- BGBG
- City of Boulder
For those interested in contributing ideas and materials, or would like to learn more about financial involvement opportunities - contact Esther Concha (econcha[at]specialtransit[dot]org) from Special Transit. Boulderspace will be organizing a public round table discussion in September (date tbd) to discuss the implementation of MO.Free. Join the discussion online today at boulderspace.org
Links:
Special Transit’s Newest Line - Mobile Community Meeting Space
* correction to the email sent out earlier: 2009 is the HOP’s 15th birthday and Special Transit’s 30th Birthday. This new line will celebrate their past accomplishments and future endeavors through a community-centric approach.