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Transit in 2021.
A thread of heroic efforts across the country despite looming deficits and fear of the unknown.
Transit is essential and collectively we are focused on helping others.
A thread of heroic efforts across the country despite looming deficits and fear of the unknown.
Transit is essential and collectively we are focused on helping others.
In Kansas City, @RideKCTransit is providing warming buses. WARMING BUSES. They also have shuttles to take unhoused people from overnight warming shelters to other city services. https://twitter.com/RideKCTransit/status/1362388406932824064?s=20
In Austin, @CapMetroATX is still running during the epic storm. They are also making warming buses available for cellphone charging in neighborhoods without power. That is very helpful. https://twitter.com/CapMetroATX/status/1362442025866584067?s=20
In New York, @MTA is committing to 22 hours of service. They are also announcing $6.2 billion in projects to upgrade century old equipment to enhance safety and the rider experience despite financial challenges. https://twitter.com/MTA/status/1361416317841018883?s=20
MARTA is modernizing escalators and elevators to keep the system accessible. Now more important than ever.
Thank you @MARTAservice https://twitter.com/marta_explorers/status/1353726873088499712?s=20
Thank you @MARTAservice https://twitter.com/marta_explorers/status/1353726873088499712?s=20
In Portland, @Trimet crews work all night to install chains in the cold so buses can safely roll. https://twitter.com/trimet/status/1360324900125253632?s=20
In D.C. @wmata rolled out wireless on Metrorail during the pandemic. Way to stay connected! https://twitter.com/wmata/status/1356598790078234624?s=20
You know it gets cold in Chicago. @cta keeps it going. https://twitter.com/cta/status/1362123409493221376?s=20
Denver's @rideRTD provided shuttles to mass vaccination sites to make sure those who don't have cars can get protected. Thanks for stepping up! https://twitter.com/RideRTD/status/1359206206099881985?s=20
Tell us more. What has your system done to help you during the pandemic?
Our ask:
-Support transit
-Wave to our employees
-Have compassion for others when riding
-Urge decision makers to fund our systems
-If you WFH stop implying no one is riding
Our ask:
-Support transit
-Wave to our employees
-Have compassion for others when riding
-Urge decision makers to fund our systems
-If you WFH stop implying no one is riding
