#SavePublicTransit

We urgently need your help!

Join us and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) on Tuesday December 15th to fight to #SavePublicTransit.

Here’s Why:

• The COVID-19 pandemic has driven home the vital role that public transit plays in our communities
• The CARES Act, that was signed into law in late March 2020, has contributed billions in financial relief for transit and intercity rail services, but it’s not nearly enough!
• To keep systems running, to get essential workers to the frontlines and to deliver groceries and medicine to at-risk populations, the APTA is urging Congress to provide at least $32 billion in emergency funding
• The need is dire! Based on a September 2020 survey of transit agencies, without this additional emergency funding:
  • 54 percent of transit agencies may have to lay off or furloughing staff
  • 61 percent may reduce service
  • Nearly one-half (47 percent) of business members surveyed expect to lay off employees

Here’s What You Can Do:

• Act now – join the APTA in urging Congress to act before it recesses for the holiday season
• On Tuesday, December 15th, participate in our #SavePublicTransit day of engagement through the following channels:
  • Share social media content
  • Share the graphic on social media
  • Contact your elected officials by phone and email – use these talking points!
  • Issue a press release using this template

Make yourself be seen and heard! Let's come together to #SavePublicTransit.

Please contact APTA's TJ Doyle with any questions at TDoyle@apta.com.