Affordable and Equitable Transit
Why transit?
Transportation affects us all, but some New Yorkers – particularly low-income residents, communities of color, the disabled, the elderly, and children – are disproportionately burdened by the inadequacies of our transportation system.
Transportation determines how we get to the places where we live, work, play, pray and learn. Unfortunately, the transportation system in New York is flawed due to imbalanced funding that favors cars over other modes of transportation. As a result, residents across the state are facing transit service cuts, increased travel costs, negative health impacts, environmental degradation, reduced access to jobs and risks linked to climate change.
WE ACT calls for:
- access to affordable, safe, clean, and reliable forms of public and alternative transportation regardless of age and ability.
- a people-centered approach that protects health and communities, prioritizes sustainability, while giving everyone a voice in the planning process and is the underpinning of a vibrant economy.