Hi, 

I'm D'Laveance

Bert-Sims



Statement Of Purpose

To bring equity to our built environment by connecting with people marginalized by it. 

Why I Care? 

I’ve been taking COTA‘s Line 22 since it was named Line 81.** I grew up riding a bike and taking COTA. Often these were my only options. I now actively choose to cycle and take transit to work. I want that to be a safe, convenient, and dignified option for all people. 


**COTA is the Central Ohio Transit Authority. Line 81 was renamed Line 22 in May 2017 as a part of COTA's systemwide Transit System Redesign (TSR) program. 



D'Laveance demonstrates how to load a bike onto a COTA bus bike rack. The bus' header sign says 'In this together'

Image: D'Laveance demonstrates how to load a bike onto the bus bike rack.