Learn how a transit advocacy organization, government planning board, Mayor's office, and public library partnered to achieve a policy win that provides free transit to thousands of young people. This session tells the story of New Orleans' Opportunity Pass a zero-fare transit pilot for youth ages 16-24 from initial research through advocacy to implementation.

The session addresses questions including:

• How do you build credible advocacy through research and evidence?
• What role can broad collective impact initiatives play in mobilizing around emerging policy opportunities?
• How do you center affected community voices in advocacy?
• What strategies move decision-makers from interest to action?

Attendees will gain practical strategies for collaborative policy advocacy and network mobilization.

Learning Question:  How can coalitions use research, strategic partnerships, and community voice to achieve policy wins and what does it take to move from concept to implementation?