Search Results: keywords:"fare-free rides"

  • H. RES. 998 — Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2024, as Transit Equity Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:292

    H. RES. 998 supports recognizing February 4, 2024, as "Transit Equity Day" to honor Rosa Parks and her contributions to civil rights. The resolution emphasizes the importance of accessible and affordable public transit for all, highlighting its role in promoting social...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 998 is a special day to remember Rosa Parks and the importance of buses and trains being fair and easy for everyone to use. It doesn't spend any money but asks people to keep working on making public transportation better for everyone and celebrates with some agencies offering free rides for a day.

  • H. RES. 101 — Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2025, as Transit Equity Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:216

    H. RES. 101 supports the designation of February 4, 2025, as "Transit Equity Day" to honor Rosa Parks' contribution to civil rights and promote equitable public transportation. The resolution highlights the ongoing issues of unequal access to transit based on race, income,...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 101 is like a party day to celebrate fair bus rides for everyone, especially remembering Rosa Parks, who stood up for equal rights. It asks bus companies to give free rides for a day and wants important people to know about it, but it doesn't say exactly how to pay for it.