Catch a free ride via Huntsville Transit today in honor of Rosa Parks Day
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Today, December 1, marks the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. In honor of her legacy, Huntsville Transit is offering free bus rides on all fixed-route (Orbit) + paratransit (Access) buses. Parking + Public Transportation Director Quisha Bryant stated that the free bus rides serve as a reflection of Huntsville Transit’s ongoing commitment to accessible + community-centered mobility:
“Reliable transit is essential to equitable opportunity. We have an incredible team of Huntsville Transit drivers, dispatchers, mechanics + staff who show up every day with a smile + a commitment to service. Their work is often quiet, but it is the backbone of mobility in our city.”
Parking + Public Transportation Director, Quisha Bryant
Rosa Parks’ refusal to surrender her seat was a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement + changed public transportation accessibility for all.
“On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks made a simple decision: ‘Not today.’ That moment became a spark that traveled far beyond a bus route + became a catalyst for change.”
Mayor Tommy Battle
- When: December 1, 6AM-9PM
- Where: Huntsville Transit fixed-route schedule
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