Invest in Free Bus Fares for CT Youth

by Chris Schweitzer, New Haven/León Sister City Project 

The New Haven Climate Movement youth are organizing a campaign calling for free bus passes for high school students. Please sign the online petition now at https://bit.ly/4bhPhfQ. Check out the Ten Reasons below.

  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Reduce air pollution which negatively impacts public health.
  • Create safer streets and neighborhoods by reducing car traffic and having more people walking.
  • Improve bus system by increasing ridership and support
  • Reduce family transportation costs, which can be a significant burden for low-income families.
  • Increase student access to internships, jobs, and afterschool activities.
  • Promote long term mode changes as youth get accustomed to riding transit.
  • Increase equity by providing mobility to all youth, not just those with cars.
  • Recognize the need to offset significant increasing climate costs youth face.

More information at: newhavenclimatemovement.org/free-bus-fares-campaign.

Petition link:  https://bit.ly/4bhPhfQ

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