Washoe County Cuts Public Transit by 25% and What That Means to Me
Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission cut their public transit budget by 25% after a November 4, 2008 vote against increasing the sales tax by 1/8%. In March, they cut bus routes of the free bus, Sierra Spirit. This is the only bus that connects the entire downtown without any transfers, which is what there should be. Unfortunately for me and my commute, 25% means a lot.
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I really enjoyed watching this. This first person story really puts a 1/2 mile into perspective- especially when you consider many people are not as young and healthy as you are! I am left thinking about the ease of decisions. I would often choose to drive, if I had to walk 1/2 mile in the snow, and now I am not proud of that. I admire your decision to make a responsible choice. Today, Ms Aisha, you have “nudged” me into riding my son and me to school via bike. Thanks!
-C