Transit Equity Day is celebrated every year on February 4th in honor of civil rights activist Rosa Parks. This day honors her bravery in the fight for fairness and reminds us how important it is for everyone to have access to public transportation.
Remembering Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was a brave woman who stood up for her own civil rights in 1955. She refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. Her actions started the historic Montgomery Bus Boycott, taking a big step in the right direction to fight for civil rights and equal treatment for all in public transportation.
Why Transit Equity Day Matters
Public transportation is important because it helps people get to work, school, and important appointments. Transit Equity Day reminds us to make sure buses and trains are fair and available to everyone, no matter where they live, what they look like, or how much money they have.
Across the country, some transit locations honor the day by posting signs like the ones below on their buses and in the transit stations to honor Rosa Parks and the impact she made on our society.
