Or, get an existing public interest website to archive your campaign information. Focus first on racks on buses because it is a high-visibility issue that demands a public response. If your local transit authority will not purchase a sample rack, ask a local bike shop to sponsor the rack and then issue a news release featuring the bike shop and the potential of a local bike on bus project. Below please find a model resolution for groups that support your cause. Request the endorsement in writing and get a copy so that you can mail it to the news media for them.
Groups often fail to publicize such endorsements in writing.
After your targeted student councils, clubs, organizations approve this resolution, send or fax signed copies of it, on the letterhead of the group, to local newspapers, radio and television news directors, and school, municipal and transit officials. Phone to confirm delivery. Contact the news media for interviews, photo-ops, etc.