Transit Equality Day or "Transit Equity Day" is a holiday in honor of the civil rights leader Rosa Parks, celebrated in the United States on her birthday, February 4.. Rosa Parks Day was created by a network of Unions, including the Labor Sustainability Network, in 2017. [1] It was first celebrated federally by Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in 2021, [2] …

Transit is a civil right. Everyone–workers, riders, and everyday residents–should have access to reliable, affordable transit. Join us for Transit Equity Day 2025 to fight for affordable transportation where you live!

Jan 31, 2025 · Transit Equity Day is observed every February 4, the birthday of late civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, who helped fight for more equitable transportation. CTDOT is committed to improving and expanding equitable access for transit-dependent and transit-choice customers. On Tuesday, February 4, a special poster will be hung on a seat on all ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Transit Equity Day is celebrated annually on the birthday of Rosa Parks, who by refusing to give up her seat on a public transit bus in 1955, helped to launch the civil rights movement in the United States. Transit Equity Day is now a day of action highlighting the efforts of transit providers, labor unions and climate justice advocates to ...

What is Transit Equity Day? Transit Equity Day, Tuesday, February 4, is a National Day of Action, recognizing the courageous acts of civil rights icon, Rosa Parks, and highlighting the importance of equitable public transit. This year, Hampton Roads Transit will celebrate the following week on Monday, February 10, 2025, by offering free fare on ...

Feb 4, 2025 · The SBCTA will host a celebration at the San Bernardino Transit Center, located at 599 W. Rialto Ave., from 7 to 10 a.m. for Transit Equity Day, offering a chance for attendees to learn about its ...

Jan 31, 2025 · The nationwide celebration of Transit Equity Day highlights the vital role public transit plays in the health of the communities it serves. The Maryland Transit Administration encourages riders to use their free ride on February 4 to commute to work or school, doctor’s appointments or for recreation to visit events and exhibits at the ...

The Transit Equity Network launches its first Transit Equity Day in honor of Rosa Parks’ birthday on the Sunday before.

Feb 1, 2024 · On Transit Equity Day, and the week that follows, activists are organizing events in dozens of cities — opportunities for anyone to begin their participation in the civil rights struggle for transit equity. In the words of Rosa Parks, “The …

Jan 9, 2025 · NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) once again will provide free fares on Monday, Feb. 10 to commemorate Transit Equity Day, a National Day of Action commemorating investment in public transit for the benefit of all citizens.