April 19, Milwaukee: Rally: Full Funding for Public Transit!

http://www.facebook.com/events/301223719950153/

4 p.m., @ Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Hall, 734 N 26th Street, Milwaukee

Transit Equals Access. Access Equals Jobs!

During Scott Walker’s tenure as Milwaukee County Executive and Wisconsin Governor, funding for transit has been cut by at least 10%. Fares have doubled, and over 40,000 jobs became inaccessible by transit.

-Our transit system gets Milwaukee County Workers to their jobs.

-Transit helps elders and people with disabilities maintain their independence and mobility.

-Transit fosters a healthy local economy. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) determined that for every dollar invested in public transportation, $3.00 to $4.00 in benefits is generated for the community.

-Transit contributes to better community health and safety by promoting walkable communities, reducing roadway congestion and driver stress, and mitigating air pollution.

-Public Transportation gets the workers of Milwaukee County to their jobs, with upwards of 39% of riders taking the bus to work. Local transit creates work and helps people keep the jobs they have.

TRANSIT IS VITAL TO OUR INFRASTRUCTURE.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS A WIN-WIN FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

March for full funding for transit!

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