Bill > CER26-0011

This resolution recognizes February 4, 2025, as Transit Equity Day in the District of Columbia, commemorating the birthday of Rosa Parks and honoring her pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement by highlighting her historic stand against bus segregation. The resolution provides extensive context about transit equity, noting that despite legal desegregation, unequal access to public transportation persists based on factors like race, income, and disability. It emphasizes that public transit is crucial urban infrastructure that connects people to essential services and opportunities, provides stable careers, and serves as a sustainable alternative to personal vehicle travel. The resolution acknowledges the environmental impact of transportation, pointing out that passenger vehicles contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, which disproportionately affect communities of color. By proclaiming Transit Equity Day, the Council aims to reaffirm its commitment to providing an equitable, accessible, and reliable transit system, with goals including expanding low-cost transportation options, improving safety, and eliminating physical, economic, and social barriers to transportation access. The resolution takes effect immediately and serves as a symbolic call to action for addressing ongoing transit inequities.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0011