Transit Equality Day or "Transit Equity Day" is a holiday in honor of the civil rights leader Rosa Parks, celebrated in the United States on her birthday, February 4. Rosa Parks Day was created by a network of Unions, including the Labor Sustainability Network, in 2017. [1]

“Today, as we reflect on this vision of equality, we mark Transit Equity Day by focusing on an urgent issue that is swept under the rug too often: the safety of transit workers and passengers alike. ... “This Transit Equity Day, we call for action to address the safety of those who ensure our communities are connected. Transit workers, like ...

3 days ago · Transit Equity Day is celebrated annually on the birthday of Rosa Parks, who by refusing to give up her seat on a public transit bus in 1955, helped to launch the civil rights movement in the United States. Transit Equity Day is now a day of action highlighting the efforts of transit providers, labor unions and climate justice advocates to ...

2 days ago · Northern Midwest. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority in Michigan will be recognizing the bravery of Rosa Parks by reserving a seat on each of its buses to symbolize her actions.“While Transit Equity Day is observed annually; this year commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott and 20 years since Ms. Parks’ passing,” Jeff Pfeifer, Manager of Public Affairs ...

2 days ago · Whereas Rosa Parks was an iconic figure in the movements for social justice and racial equality and played a major role in the inception of the civil rights movement that ended legal segregation in the United States; ... Whereas many communities across the country celebrate Transit Equity Day on February 4, the birthday of Rosa Parks, by ...

6 days ago · The Connecticut Department of Public Transportation (CTDOT) honors Transit Equity Day 2025 with a commitment to high-quality, accessible public transportation that connects people and communities to jobs, education, health care, and more. Transit Equity Day is observed every February 4, the birthday of late civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, who helped fight for more equitable transportation.

2 days ago · ALBANY, NY (February 4, 2025) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will celebrate Transit Equity Day today, February 4, 2025. This is a nationally recognized day that promotes equality and accessibility. The day serves to honor the legacy of Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin, two pivotal figures in the Civil Rights Movement.

Transit Equity Day is observed annually on February 4 to commemorate the life and legacy of Rosa Parks on her birthday. Rosa Parks became a key figure in the Civil Rights era when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery, Alabama public transit bus and was arrested in 1955.

Feb 1, 2024 · Every February, the Labor Sustainability Network coordinates Transit Equity Day, a nationwide day of action that highlights the importance of equitable public transit in ongoing struggles for civil rights.

Transit is a civil right. Everyone–workers, riders, and everyday residents–should have access to reliable, affordable transit. Join us for Transit Equity Day 2025 to fight for affordable transportation where you live!