Wisconsin Transit Riders Alliance

Our mission is to engage in research, education, partnership, and advocacy to make Wisconsin transit safe, efficient, sustainable, and accessible

[Wisconsin Transit Riders Alliance @WisconsinRiders]

Want to join the WTRA? We'd love to have you! Learn more at https://t.co/vkSRkWDtob

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

With transportation accounting for the largest share of carbon emissions in the U.S., we’ll never achieve ambitious climate targets or create more livable and equitable communities if we don’t find ways to allow people to get around outside of a car.
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[sam @sam_d_1995]

we need to normalize not owning cars

lots of people in cities or dense suburbs think they need to own cars for weekend trips or Costco runs but if you actually do the math, an occasional zipcar or weekend rental is usually much cheaper

[Streetsblog USA @StreetsblogUSA]

This week on The Brake, @streetsblogkea and @BethOsborneT4A talk about why it is so controversial to fix dangerous roads: https://t.co/YAbvMdj5hQ

[Gary Public Transit @GaryTransit]

It's CHEAPER TO take public transportation than it is to drive a car! APTA states that the average household would save $10,000 yearly by owning one less car and taking public transit instead. That's around $833 per month.

[Beth Osborne @BethOsborneSGA]

Breaking news: there are smart phones & alcohol all over the world.

But there are not near as many crashes in other developed countries as the US. The difference is our belief that nothing is as important as making cars go fast.

[Beth Osborne @BethOsborneSGA]

Sold as freedom, we saddle people with the high cost of car ownership, lack of access to economic opportunity, education and fresh food without first buying a car, rampant pollution and death. Feels like an Orwellian definition of freedom.
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[Wisconsin Transit Riders Alliance @WisconsinRiders]

Much of the discussion surrounding transit is centered around cities but access to transit in suburbs remains overlooked.
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[La Crosse Area Transit Advocates @LaXWIForTransit]

We're celebrating #TransitEquityDays in La Crosse from Jan. 31 through February 4. Join us! Public transportation is a civil right and will help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions. @WisconsinRiders https://t.co/6HKqRT3DRY

[Wisconsin Transit Riders Alliance @WisconsinRiders]

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"Madison climbed to the 39th spot up 25 from last year in part because of its investments in clean transportation and electric vehicles. "

[Peter Koonce @pkoonce]

DC is upping their protected bike lane design and it is creating a great cycling network #dcbikes #TRBAM

[Toby Muresianu 🇺🇦 @tobyhardtospell]

It's weird so many people think parking is a pain in the ass, traffic is a pain in the ass, paying for gas/insurance/registration is a pain in the ass, but don't put it together that owning a car is a pain in the ass

[Jennifer Keesmaat @jen_keesmaat]

I told Elon this would happen and instead of listening he blocked me on twitter. Could have saved himself a lot of grief. This only gets worse, not better. If you take a street level problem and put it in a tunnel you have the same problem, just a more expensive version of it.

[Wisconsin Transit Riders Alliance @WisconsinRiders]

When almost half of all Americans lack access to public transit, meeting the nation's climate goals will be impossible. #transitjusticeisclimatejustice

[Wisconsin Transit Riders Alliance @WisconsinRiders]

Nearly half of Americans have no access to public transportation and this lack of transit is only making our streets more deadly and our environment more polluted. It's time to admit the status quo isn't working and work for #transitjusticeforall #transitjusticeisclimatejustice

[Strong Towns @StrongTowns]

"I’m very sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the dream of being a car city forever, is dead. There is nowhere near enough money, and there never will be." https://t.co/anbwVyFo11

[Wisconsin Transit Riders Alliance @WisconsinRiders]

The right to movement is one of our most crucial human rights, yet it often goes ignored when designing transportation systems. It's time to prioritize an inclusive transit system to ensure #transitjusticeforall . #justicedelayedisjusticedenied
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[Wisconsin Transit Riders Alliance @WisconsinRiders]

Nearly half of Americans have no access to public transportation and this lack of transit is only making our streets more deadly and our environment more polluted. It's time to admit the status quo isn't working and work for #transitjusticeforall #transitjusticeisclimatejustice

[natalia barbour @natalia_barbour]

‘I love to drive 25 minutes to the gym so I can walk on a treadmill because there are no sidewalks in my neighborhood’ said literally no one ever.

[Wisconsin Transit Riders Alliance @WisconsinRiders]

Not only is taking the bus more sustainable and cost efficient, it's also much safer. #publictransit
#TransitJustice .

[Wisconsin Transit Riders Alliance @WisconsinRiders]

Wisconsin is a land of unparalleled natural beauty. Keep it that way by preserving our land for people, not cars. #dontpaveparadiseforparkinglots