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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 4, 2025, as Transit Equity Day in New York State, honoring civil rights icon Rosa Parks and highlighting the importance of equitable public transportation. The resolution emphasizes that February 4th is a national day of action focused on providing frequent, reliable, accessible, and affordable public transit as a civil right. It recognizes New York as the most transit-dependent state in the United States and acknowledges persistent racial and socioeconomic disparities in transportation infrastructure. The resolution points out that despite having the busiest commuter rail system and largest subway system in the world, New York still struggles with inequitable transit access, particularly in areas beyond Manhattan where lower-income communities often face slower, less reliable transportation options. By asking the governor to officially recognize Transit Equity Day, the resolution aims to draw attention to the ongoing challenges of transportation equity and the need to ensure that all New Yorkers, regardless of race or income, can access high-quality public transportation.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K75