A Summer Like No Other for Our Nation and Public Transit
This has been an historic summer. Every American has been touched in one way or another by COVID-19, the economic downturn, and the fight for racial justice.
Public transportation has continued to provide essential mobility during every day of the crisis. Members of Congress have taken steps to keep public transportation safe and operational now and in the long term. But more work needs to be done—and Voices for Public Transportation will continue to keep you informed and encourage you to take action on critical legislation. Here is a roundup of recent blog posts in case you missed them.
Essential Connections: A Day in the Life of Public Transportation During the Pandemic—Most Americans isolated at home in the early months of the pandemic, but millions of essential workers needed to be on the job. This blog follows the lives of critical workers as they ride public transportation to reach work and help our communities. Read more >>
Congress Should Pass the INVEST in America Act—Public transportation will play a central role in our nation’s social and economic recovery, which is why we need Congress to approve long-term funding for public transportation more than ever. Read more >>
At-home Activities to Share with Your Kids—We’ve created some fun public transit-themed activities to help your kids continue learning, whether they’re returning to school or continuing to learn from home. Read more >>
SHARE: What are You Doing this Summer? This summer sure is different. Public transportation is still serving our communities and making essential trips possible, but millions of people are helping out by staying home and enjoying our backyards and neighborhoods. What about you? Are you taking a staycation? Catching up on your reading? BBQing on the patio? Or chilling in a kiddie pool? Share what you’re up to with our community on social media and use the hashtag #Voices4Transit. If you need inspiration, check out and retweet one of our social media posts.
Thank you,
Chad Chitwood Voices for Public Transit Community Coordinator
