Growing up, much of my life centered on public transit. Whether going to school or the grocery store, getting there was often a challenge because of transit deserts without enough routes or nearby stops, not enough buses or trains, and fares too high for families -- like mine -- trying to make ends meet day after day.
My own experiences have informed my understanding of just how important accessible and affordable transit is for working Americans, especially in communities of color.
That’s why I’ve sponsored the Freedom to Move Act in the U.S. House, which provides $5 billion for safe, high-quality, and fare-free public transportation to ensure everyone in our communities can access jobs, food, and essential services.
Public transportation is an essential public good. The people who stock our groceries, clean our schools, and staff our hospitals rely on buses and trains to get to work, yet far too many across the country lack reliable, safe, and affordable public transit.
We’ve counted on essential workers to get us through this pandemic, and essential workers count on public transportation.
But the freedom to move isn’t just about providing fare-free public transportation, it’s also about racial equity and eliminating fare enforcement, which has disproportionately targeted Black transit riders.
As our nation continues to recover from this public health and economic crisis, it is critical we legislate boldly and intentionally to improve community livability and mobility, increase connectivity to critical services -- particularly for low-income workers and families, seniors and individuals with disabilities -- and address persistent inequities.
I’m honored to have a chance to lead the fight for transit justice in the U.S. House and I’m grateful for your support today. Together, we’ll give everyone in America the freedom to move!
In solidarity,
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Representative, U.S. House
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