ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke buses were free to ride Tuesday as the city celebrated Transit Equity Day in honor of Rosa Parks’ birthday. The Bus Riders of Roanoke Advocacy Group (BRRAG ...

The zero-fare day will take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Transit Equity Day focuses on highlighting the need for accessible and affordable public transportation. The […] ...

RTD said Transit Equity Day is observed on Rosa Parks’ birthday and was first celebrated nationally by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2021.

Advocacy groups in Vermont are discussing transportation challenges facing the mostly rural state. Transit Equality Day is held annually to honor Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks.

The Black and Brown families who weren’t displaced found themselves living in neighborhoods exposed to hazardous air and ...

Letter: Reinstate transit fares. Bonnie Poulos, Midtown Apr 14, 2025 ... It equates to safety, equity, and a source of income for the City to maintain a good transit system.

Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb attended the Transit Equity Day event at Third Street Station Tuesday. He expressed the importance of public transit. “Transit is like the heartbeat of our city.