Transit Tuesday: Leah Schechter
Charlottesville, VA – My name is Leah and I grew up in Fairfax, Virginia, but recently moved to Charlottesville so I could attend the University of Virginia. Moving to Charlottesville was the first time when using public transportation wasn’t just something I could do – it was something I needed to do.
Transit Tuesday: Valerian Ramos
Tempe, AZ – I would love it if we had more frequent transit service, especially because of the heat. During a sweltering hot day during the summer, waiting for a bus can feel like an eternity. It’s like sticking your head in an oven with our dry heat in Arizona.
Transit Tuesday: Bob Browning
Newburgh, NY – Transportation issues have created a tendency for me to turn down appointments because the stress of getting to the Bronx, or even some facilities closer to me, outweighs the immediate medical need.
Transit Tuesday: Richard Jackson
Transit is the lifeblood of our economy and allows me to have a decent life.
Transit Tuesday: Ian Buck
Minneapolis, MN – My name is Ian Buck, and I teach computer science, cybersecurity, and media production, for 10th – 12th graders in Career and Technical Education programs. I teach district-wide across Minneapolis Public Schools and have students at all of the district high schools, which requires me getting around town as efficiently as I can. I am also a member of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers (MFT).
Transit Tuesday: Barbara Henry
Providence, RI – My name is Barbara Henry and I’ve lived in Rhode Island for over 20 years. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and, 3 years ago, I got a fulfilling job at the Fogarty Center working with people with disabilities. Not only do I love my job but it completely lifted me out of poverty. My whole life changed and it’s all due to being able to go from Point A to Point B. I own my home in Providence now, where I live with my son. For the first time in my life, I can breathe.
Transit Tuesday: Lucy Braginski
Bellingham, WA – The bus is a really important staple for our community. I usually walk to the grocery store near school, but sometimes I take the bus when it is raining or when I have heavy groceries. Bellingham’s hills can make even short walks hard, so it’s nice to have another option. I also take the bus downtown, and once you’re downtown, you can pretty much walk everywhere.
Transit Tuesday: Marvin Martin
Dorchester, MA – Unfortunately, I found out the hard way that the bus starts very late on Sunday, after many people are already in church. There weren’t any other alternatives and I didn’t have money for an Uber. I ended up walking 2 miles on a bad foot.
Transit Tuesday: Mary Lou Burke
Chesapeake, VA – When people tell me they’ll never use transit, I share this story and tell them that never is a long time, and that it never hurts to know about another way to get around.
Transit Tuesday: Jill Reasoner
Everett, WA – My name is Jill Reasoner, and I am a 58-year-old woman who has been legally blind since college. I raised my kids in Monroe, as we could get a bigger and more affordable house out there. In Monroe, I lived one mile from the closest bus stop, which meant that I was outside of the paratransit service area.
