Quick laugh regarding local transit . . .
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS MISTAKENLY THINK THAT PEOPLE ACTUALLY ANSWER PHONES AT THE COURTHOUSE!!!!
The push to save the planet from skyfall at the Courthouse is likely to come up short given so many other problems confronting politicos . . . From federal money to stadiums and another property tax fights . . . Free transit for the homeless likely isn't one of their top concerns.
Check-it . . .
The Sunrise KC chapter surveyed hundreds of residents on what their main struggles were—Finding bus routes was one of the most popular answers.
The chapter’s efforts were previously focused on pressuring city council and Mayor Quinton Lucas to make a better budget with Area Transport Agency, but organizers dealt with both sides blaming each other for the lack of funding for buses.
“Watching all of the service cuts happening in the surrounding cities and how it’s affecting Kansas Citians who work in those areas or go visit people in those areas, we decided that a county fight might make more sense,” Ansari says. “Last month, we pivoted to focusing on pressuring the county for long-term and sustainable funding.”
The organization has been asking Jackson County legislators for a meeting to negotiate but has not received any reply so far.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Sunrise Movement KC expands rallies against incoming bus budget cuts
Sunrise Movement Kansas City continues its long-lasting battle with Kansas City and Jackson County for accessible public transportation.
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