HomeMy WebLinkAboutRide Transit Month PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,on average public transit provides almost 100 million passenger trips in
Washington each year; and
WHEREAS, transit agencies in Washington State invest almost$5 billion in transit capital
and operations each year; and
WHEREAS, in 2022 the public transit service provided by Jefferson Transit Authority
avoided 244.71 MT CO2e that would have been emitted if the trips were completed in single
occupancy vehicles; and
WHEREAS, transit trips are 10 times safer per mile than car trips, and a person can reduce
their chance of being in an accident by more than 90 percent simply by taking public transit as
opposed to commuting by car; and
WHEREAS, each full bus takes 60 cars off the road, reducing congestion, greenhouse gas
emissions and saving you money; and
WHEREAS, 25 percent of Washingtonians do not drive and may rely on public transit; and
WHEREAS, greater transit use is associated with higher levels of physical activity, which is
associated with lower health risks and better health outcomes; and
WHEREAS, whether you're new to transit or a regular rider, Ride Transit Month is a time to
celebrate YOU, our community of riders who are helping Washington State lead the nation in
ridership; and,
WHEREAS, people 18 years and younger make up more than 20 percent of Washington's
total population. By making transit free for youth, the Transit Support Grant improves access for a
large number of Washingtonians and helps lower family transportation costs, which on average
make up 16 percent of all household expenses. This percentage tends to be higher for families with
lower incomes;
WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2024, all Jefferson Transit routes are zero-fare; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Jefferson County Commissioners do
hereby proclaim June, 2025 as:
RIDE TRANSIT MONTH
in Jefferson County and ask all residents of this community to join us in honoring JEFFERSON
TRANSIT EMPLOYEES, who care for the public, and show our appreciation not just during this
month, but at every opportunity throughout the year.
APPROVED thi,. June, 2025.
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