Robbie Makinen retweeted
Thank you for including me in this amazing group, @KCBizJournal! #wwmbkc
Get to know Joni Wickham, co-founder of Wickham James Strategies & Solutions. She is part of the 2023 class of Women Who Mean Business. #WWMBKC #WickhamJames bizjournals.com/kansascity/n…
Robbie Makinen retweeted
Whether commuting to a job, attending appointments, or complying with release conditions, access to public transit is critical for those recently released from prison.
Today, I introduced a bill to provide free public transit for individuals ready for reentry.
Robbie Makinen retweeted
New: D.C. council’s transportation committee wants to pause the K Street Transitway project and use funds to pay for most of fare-free bus program.
The idea is that transitway was very much needed pre-pandemic but doesn’t make as much sense with current downtown situation.
Robbie Makinen retweeted
The FAA needs a strong manager not just another aviation expert who will allow the stovepipes and dysfunction to continue. Phil Washington was that person shame on those who tanked his candidacy.
Robbie Makinen retweeted
Every American deserves reliable, accessible transit no matter who you are or where you’re from. As part of @POTUS' Budget request, we're advancing $4.45B for 18 large transit projects in 11 states so you can get where you need to go safely and affordably. transit.dot.gov/about/news/b…
Robbie Makinen retweeted
Three transit agencies – @NJTRANSIT, @VIA_Transit and @calgarytransit - recently took actions to extend their discounted or free fares for students.
#Transit #Transportation #MassTransitMag
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Robbie Makinen retweeted
Check it out! @TransitLawrence is now Fare Free for 2023.
@RideKCJoCo's 510 K-10 Connector travels to Lawrence, Kansas, and the KU Campus.
Fare Free 2023 starts on Monday! Lawrence Transit is starting a pilot program to go fare free for all services in 2023, including fixed route, T Lift, Night Line, and Sunday microtransit. Learn more: lawrencetransit.org/news/law…
#FareFree2023
Robbie Makinen retweeted
BIG NEWS: RideKC Bike is rolling out e-bikes in @cityofnkc next week!
ridekcbike.com/2023/01/13/el…
Robbie Makinen retweeted
Today is my final hearing as @TransportDems Chair. It’s been an honor to help ensure the Coast Guard can carry out its missions in the Arctic region and around the world. I am grateful for my time with the gavel fighting to invest in our nation’s infrastructure. – at Washington, DC
Robbie Makinen retweeted
“I do not let my challenges hold me back because I’m stronger now in every way." - Hunter
He participated in loads of our programs designed to help kids with vision loss gain confidence/skills to be successful. He's a recent college grad & now works in our Contact Center!
ALT Hunter sitting down at a computer work station. He has turned around and is smiling with his computer situated in the background.
Robbie Makinen retweeted
#PeopleOnTheMove: Jameson T. Auten has begun his new role as @LaneTransit
(LTD) CEO. Auten comes to the district from the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), where he served as the agency’s deputy CEO and chief operating officer.
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Robbie Makinen retweeted
Nuria Fernandez is the first Senate-confirmed Latina to lead FTA, a job builds upon her 35+ year career in transit. Now she oversees transit programs that fulfill the promise of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, promote equity & take on climate change. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Robbie Makinen retweeted
Will you help us help people who are blind?
Volunteer with us: loom.ly/dcgYWc8
[Image Description: An illustration with "VOLUNTEER" at the top and this quote centered, “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” - Winston Churchill ]
Robbie Makinen retweeted
We love a good First Bus Ride story:
"Today my in-laws were visiting....We went to Westport. Afterwards I took my kids and three-year-old niece home on the bus. It was her very first trip ever and she loved it! Kids on the bus are the most precious - the other riders loved her!"
Robbie Makinen retweeted
MTC is working with all other transit agencies participating in the Clipper® fare payment system to launch a 2-yr pilot program to study the impact of a single pass that will provide 50,000 Bay Area residents free access to all bus, rail & ferry services. bit.ly/3Pr9gKq
Robbie Makinen retweeted
We are grateful to Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (@repcleaver) for taking time to visit our inaugural Art Camp today to meet our amazing young art students with vision loss! We look forward to Congressman Cleaver using his new autographed Alphapointe smock for his next art project!
ALT Congressman Cleaver posing with Alphapointe Art Camp students and volunteers
ALT Congressman Cleaver holding up a smock that was autographed by Alphapointe Art Camp students
ALT Congressman Cleaver leaning against a table and speaking with Art Camp students
Robbie Makinen retweeted
4 Ways Metrolinx is Making Transit Easier for People with Vision Loss: Metrolinx’s wayfinding team, in charge of signage and other information systems, has put a major focus on ensuring that transit is accessible for everyone.... metro-magazine.com/10177842/…
Robbie Makinen retweeted
Our vision is a world where everyone with vision loss rises to their desired full potential. In order to achieve that, the general population needs to understand that people with vision loss are great employees who can do just about anything - they just might do it differently.