Endorsements
Trusted by leaders across the community.
Elected Officials
- Supervisor Elisa Márquez
- Supervisor Nate Miley
- Supervisor David Haubert
- AC Transit Director Murphy McCalley
- AC Transit Director Diane Shaw
- AC Transit Director Harpreet S. Sandhu
- AC Transit Director Anthony C. Silva
- Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
- Union City Mayor Gary Singh
Organizations
What Joel Is Fighting For
Clean Transportation
The EPA has linked diesel bus emissions to serious public health issues in the communities they run through. Today, only about 2% of AC Transit's fleet is zero-emission. Joel is pushing for a full transition to a zero-emission fleet by 2030.
Adapting to Technological Change
Public transit still runs largely on a century-old model. Joel supports pilot programs that bring new technology into the system responsibly, so AC Transit can adapt without leaving riders behind.
Affordable & Reliable Transportation
Joel has ridden AC Transit himself and knows what riders need: fares they can afford and buses they can count on. He is committed to protecting affordability and a reliable baseline of service.
About Joel Young
AC Transit Director, Ward 3
Joel Young serves as the Ward 3 Director on the AC Transit Board of Directors, representing 13 cities and the unincorporated communities of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
During his time on the board, Joel has helped raise more than $1 million for AC Transit's hydrogen fuel cell program, directed more than $200 million in contracts to local and small businesses, and helped secure over $600 million in funding for local service. He has been a consistent advocate for climate action on the board and established the Freedom Bus Project, providing free rides to civil rights landmarks for local students.
Contact
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