You can't have a reliable commute if the people running it are stressed about their own healthcare costs. #ACTransit #SFMTA #TransitEquity

I see a lot of accounts advocating for public transit, but not from the point-of-view of someone completely dependent on public transit (because of disability, low income, and/or other reasons.) I am that person and I want to fill this gap.

I want to use this political and educational account to advocate for public transit access as a basic human right. I'm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. But this advocacy is important everywhere in the US, where public transit has been sidelined in favor of car infrastructure.

I talk about disability access, financial access, impacts of policy, facts, history, and other things related to advocating for equitable public transit. I document my experience as a full-time transit rider, with a combination of investigative posts/reels and more light/fun content in between.

That's it! I hope you enjoy this account and find it educational and helpful. If you want, leave a comment with your thoughts on riding public transit and what questions you think I should explore!

What is the purpose of this account? I'm documenting my experience to advocate for #TransitEquity! 🚎

List of upcoming bike rides in Central Indiana, March 2026

Saturday, March 14th Hamilton County bike, walk, and transit advocacy meeting. 1:00 - 3:30 pm at the Carmel Clay Public Library.

March bike news! Are you ready to roll? mailchi.mp/centralincyc...

#ActiveTransportation #HealthyFun #Community #Advocacy #VisionZero #TransitEquity

Ride On celebrates Black History Month by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today we’re featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of those involved in the SNCC Washington D.C. Bus Boycott. #BlackHistoryMonth #TransitEquity #RideOn

Ride On celebrates Black History Month by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today we’re featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of Claudette Colvin. #BlackHistoryMonth #TransitEquity #RideOn

Ride On celebrates Black History Month by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today we’re featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of Jo Ann Robinson. #BlackHistoryMonth #TransitEquity #RideOn

Ride On celebrates Black History Month by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today we’re featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of Lieutenant Jackie Robinson. #BlackHistoryMonth #TransitEquity #RideOn

Ride On celebrates Black History Month by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today we’re featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of Dovey Johnson Roundtree. #BlackHistoryMonth #TransitEquity #RideOn

Ride On celebrates Black History Month by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today we’re featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of Ellen Harris. #BlackHistoryMonth #TransitEquity #RideOn

Ride On celebrates Black History Month by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today we’re featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of Barbara Pope. #BlackHistoryMonth #TransitEquity #RideOn

Ride On celebrates Black History Month by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today we’re featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of Maggie Lena Walker. #BlackHistoryMonth #TransitEquity #RideOn

Metro Board to consider advancing C Line Extension to Torrance and Sepulveda Transit Corridor at January meeting | The Source Continuing to fulfill its commitment to voters when Measure M passed in 2016, Metro has reached significant milestones for two pillar

🚆LA Metro’s A Line extension to Pomona is open, expanding clean transit to ~57.6 miles!

Plus, the Board will consider certifying the FEIR for the C Line Extension to Torrance: bringing fast, seamless South Bay access to LAX and beyond 🤩

#ClimatePolicy #TransitEquity

Ride On celebrates Black History Month by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today we’re featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of Maggie Lena Walker. #BlackHistoryMonth #TransitEquity #RideOn

Ride On celebrates Black History Month by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today we’re featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of Homer Plessy. #BlackHistoryMonth #TransitEquity #RideOn

Black History Month tribute featuring an old Capitol building image and Kate Brown's fight for equal transit rights in 1868.

MCDOT'S #RideOn 🚌celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today, they're featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of Kate Brown. #BLH2026 #TransitEquity
(📸 courtesy of RideOn) @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @mdotmtaholly.bsky.social

TRANSIT EQUITY DAY: WORKSHOP & CELEBRATION!
Come together with your community for a day of celebrating public transit on Saturday February 21 from 12 PM - 3 PM
To register, go to: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

#SierraClub #SierraClubPa #SierraClubSoutheasternPa #transitequity #transitforall

Sound Transit Progress Report If you live within the Sound Transit district, you’ve been making a big investment in tomorrow. Explore our Progress Report for the latest info on the nation’s largest transit expansion program.

🚆🌎Sound Transit’s latest System Expansion Progress Report shows major transit growth across the region. Expanding public transit at the local level is a practical climate action that makes travel greener and communities more resilient. #ClimateAction #TransitEquity #SustainableCities

Speakers cite free Montgomery County bus service, urge continued focus on transit equity At a Montgomery County remembrance of Rosa Parks, speakers highlighted the county's "fast, free, and frequent" bus service, said ridership rose 5.4%, and estimated riders save about $1,200 annually; advocates urged county and state officials to address riders' everyday obstacles.

Montgomery County is transforming transit equity with a fare-free bus service that not only honors Rosa Parks' legacy but also saves riders $1,200 a year!

Learn more here

#MontgomeryCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #MontgomeryCountyTransit #PublicTransit #CommunityAccess #TransitEquity

Montgomery County proclaims Transit Equity Day, highlights free bus service and storm response Montgomery County’s Transportation and Environment Committee read and signed a proclamation recognizing Transit Equity Day; officials highlighted a countywide free-bus policy, a reported 5.4% ridership increase and emergency operations during a recent winter storm, and thanked transit workers.

Montgomery County is taking bold steps towards transit equity, honoring Rosa Parks while celebrating a 5.4% rise in ridership thanks to their free bus policy!

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#MontgomeryCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #MontgomeryCountyTransit #CommunityAccess #PublicTransportation #TransitEquity

News Flash • Santa Rosa, CA

Happy Transit Equity Day! 🚌 Today, Feb 4, Santa Rosa CityBus, Petaluma Transit, and Sonoma County Transit are all fare-free. A great way to honor Rosa Parks' legacy while making our community more accessible and green. #NorthBay #TransitEquity #SonomaCounty www.srcity.org/m/newsflash

Sepia‑toned photo of Rosa Parks alongside Denver cityscape, bus, and train. Text highlights free transit in Denver on Rosa Parks Day celebrating civil rights and mobility freedom

🌆🚍 Denver Metro marks Rosa Parks Day with free transit for all.
A celebration of civil rights, equity, and community access. 🙌
#RosaParksDay #TransitEquity #CommunityAccess #DenverEvents

Council updates bicycle-parking rules to align with regional TOC grant criteria Emeryville shifted bike-parking requirements from a vehicle-parking basis to square-foot and unit-based rules to align with MTC transit-oriented-community grant eligibility; council approved the ordinance amendments unanimously after staff said the city generally exceeds MTC minimums.

Emeryville just revamped its bicycle-parking rules to better align with regional grant criteria, paving the way for a more bike-friendly future!

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#EmeryvilleCityAlamedaCounty #CA #SustainableTransport #UrbanPlanning #TransitEquity #EmeryvilleBicycleParking #CitizenPortal

Council conditionally backs Duplex Village plan, authorizes $2.88M in gap financing Raleigh staff recommended the Blue Ridge Atlantic team as development partner for Duplex Village in East Raleigh; council conditionally committed $2,880,000 in gap financing, approved a long-term ground lease and authorized staff to execute loan and lease documents.

Raleigh's council has just approved a major step towards affordable housing, committing nearly $3 million to bring 120 rental units to East Raleigh!

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#RaleighWakeCounty #NC #RaleighAffordableHousing #HousingAffordability #CommunityDevelopment #TransitEquity #CitizenPortal

The bottom line is this: Transit should be easy to use. Savings should be easy to get. And every rider—no matter how they pay—deserves a fair deal.

My full statement and agenda request on Why AC Transit & Regional Leaders Need to Fix an Unfair Fare System: bit.ly/4iQ8xCS

#FairFares #TransitEquity

New episode Thursday! 🎙️
🚍🏠📚 Mobility is a civil right. Join Deanne Austin to learn how transit, housing & schools are connected—and how YOU can take action for real community change! #TransitEquity #MatriarchyRising #womenupliftingwomen

AHAC recommends expanding transit-radius incentives, dropping 3,500-sq-ft minimum to encourage infill The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee recommended changes to Manatee County incentives, including increasing the distance from transit for an incentive from 1/4 mile to 1 mile, removing a 3,500 sq ft minimum lot-size restriction to enable tiny-home/infill flexibility, and proposing a nonbinding project preview to give developers early sentiment.

Manatee County's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is pushing for bold changes to housing incentives that could transform infill projects and support tiny homes!

Learn more here

#ManateeCounty #FL #InfillDevelopment #CitizenPortal #TransitEquity #AffordableHousing

CLT City Council appoints Cameron Pruette to public transit board - QnotesCarolinas.com Charlotte appointed 27 members to its new transit board, including advocate Cameron Pruette, who aims to boost bus service and rebuild trust.

CHARLOTTE - Charlotte activist, director of Freedom Center brings keen insight to public transportation future. Read more at link👇

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#CharlotteTransit #CLTNews #PublicTransit #CameronPruette #UrbanPlanning #TransitEquity #CLTCouncil #TransitFuture #BetterBusPlan

Candidates for Asheville planning and zoning seats outline housing, transit and flood‑resilience priorities Five candidates interviewed for seats on the Asheville City Council Planning and Zoning Commission emphasized housing affordability, anti‑displacement measures, transit‑oriented density and flood resilience. The City Council planned to vote on appointments later the same evening; no votes occurred during the interviews.

Five candidates are vying for Asheville's Planning and Zoning Commission, each presenting innovative solutions for housing affordability, anti-displacement, and flood resilience.

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#AshevilleCityBuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #TransitEquity #AshevillePlanning

Oakland begins removing damaged bus shelters, just as rains arrive The city finally has a plan to remove unsafe bus shelters. The bad news? Riders will need umbrellas.

Abibat Rahman-Davies, Transportation Policy Manager at Transform: Removing any shelters without having a replacement ready is inequitable.

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#UrbanPlanning #PublicTransit #InfrastructureMatters #TransitEquity

Inclusive design is not a specialty topic. It is a foundation for any city that wants to give its residents real freedom of movement.
#accessibleMobility
#inclusiveDesign
#universalDesign
#peopleFirstCities
#safeStreets
#urbanAccessibility
#completeStreets
#walkableCommunities
#transitEquity