Pierce Transit announcement.
Pierce Transit is inviting everyone to Take a Seat – Any Seat and ride Pierce Transit for free on Saturday, Feb. 4 for Transit Equity Day. This day commemorates the birthday of African American civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, best remembered for her brave act of resistance when she refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955 and demanded an end to segregation on transit systems. Transit Equity Day is a national day of action to recognize and promote the importance of equity in public transportation.
Pierce Transit is committed to providing safe, accessible and affordable transportation for everyone in its service area. On February 4, join Pierce Transit in recognizing Transit Equity Day and acknowledging what it represents by getting on board Pierce Transit services for free. Information on routes, schedules and trip planning can be found online at www.PierceTransit.org.
It is good to remember Rosa Parks’ brave stand against inequity. This is also a good opportunity for those whose cars are their transportation mode of choice to try out a bus without having to deal with pocket change or Orca cards. What a great opportunity to break our dependence on cars, even if for just one day.