Activists call for increased mass transit accessibility on Transit Equity Day
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Several groups gathered on Tuesday to celebrate Rosa Parks birthday and advocate for increased accessibility to mass transit.
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A coalition representing bus drivers, climate justice activists, health advocates and transit users gather to celebrate Transit Equity Day. They're calling for increased access to mass transit, such as allowing people 18 and under to ride Connecticut buses for free.
'Currently, children four and under do ride free on buses, but for children five and older who are riding with their parents…free child fares would assist with affordability,' Adrian Huq, New Haven Climate Movement co-founder, said. 'Especially for parents of multiple young children that are connecting them to services, education and activities and allowing parents to free up money for other necessities.'
Other issues highlighted include new investments to improve road safety and taking more steps towards emission reductions.
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