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This workshop, brought to you by Forth and Drive Electric Minnesota, explores four key focus areas: affordability, multifamily housing (MFH), workforce development and sustainable transportation policy, the session will highlight how stakeholders across the region are working together to expand equitable access to electric mobility. Participants will hear examples of policies and utility programs designed to reduce cost barriers, strategies for engaging MFH developers and residents in EV charging deployment, and lessons from state-level sustainable transportation initiatives. Drawing on real efforts, such as bringing charging investments to underserved neighborhoods, promoting multimodal campaigns shaped by local priorities, and supporting municipalities through advocacy and resource sharing, the workshop will provide practical insights for designing electric transportation programs that start with community voices and reflect community needs.***Complimentary passes available to Drive Electric Minnesota members and members of CBOsWorkshop Program9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Networking breakfast and Registration 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Opening Remarks10:15 AM - 10:50 AM | Keynote 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM | Driving Down Costs for Equitable and Affordable Electric MobilityThis session explores targeted incentive models, state-level policy tools, and community-led strategies designed to lower financial barriers and make electric mobility truly affordable and accessible across the Midwest.11:50 AM - 12:20 PM | Expanding EV Access with Multifamily Housing ProgramsThis session explores strategies and collaborative models to engage developers, property owners, and residents to deploy equitable electric vehicle charging at multifamily housing sites.12:20 PM - 12:45 PM | Networking Roundtables 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch1:45 PM - 2:20 PM | Connecting Communities to Green Jobs and Technical TrainingThis session explores community-centered training programs, industry partnerships, and equitable career pathways needed to build a skilled local workforce for the expanding electric transportation sector2:20 PM - 3:20 PM | Sustainable Transportation Policy This fireside chat brings together key regional policymakers to explore successful sustainable transportation policies and discuss actionable strategies to adapt and scale these policy tools in the Midwest3:20 PM - 3:30 PM | Break3:30 PM - 3:55 PM | Networking Roundtables3:55 PM - 4:00 PM | Conclusion4:00 PM- 6:00 PM | Hosted Happy HourAbout ForthForth is a nonprofit organization with a mission to electrify transportation by bringing people together to create solutions that reduce pollution and barriers to access. Founded in 2011, Forth’s diverse experience includes providing technical and outreach assistance to communities and states; designing and executing dozens of hands-on projects, from e-bike education and electric carsharing in historically underserved communities; and creating the nation’s first brand-neutral mobile EV showroom to support public education events. Forth believes that centering the needs of those with the greatest barriers produces better outcomes for all and is committed to centering equity in all our work.About Drive Electric MinnesotaDrive Electric Minnesota is a network of electric vehicle champions accelerating Minnesota’s electric mobility future. The coalition accelerates the equitable adoption of electric vehicles by providing trusted information, advocating for smart policies, and building a collaborative and inclusive network that drives education, outreach, and market growth.