Increase state funding for Ohio public transit

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    Coalition to Save Transit Now, Move Ohio Forward
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Increase State of Ohio Funding for Public Transit

State of Ohio funding for public transit has been reduced by 75\% since 2001. While the typical state in the nation provides 23\% of the funding needed for the transit systems in their state, Ohio provides less than 3\%. While the citizens in Ohio have repeatedly stated that a more comprehensive public transit network is needed just to meet their basic needs to get to jobs, school and medical appointments, transit funding cuts have forced many transit systems to reduce critically needed transit service and to raise fares. This petition urges the State of Ohio to identify a reliable, adequate and dedicated funding source for public transit, and to identify an immediate source of emergency funds to preserve existing services.

533 Signatures

  • nicole l
    • Zip Code
    • 44128
    • I vote
    • No
  • Michelle D
    • Zip Code
    • 44128
  • A. T
    • Zip Code
    • 44110
    • I vote
    • No
  • Tawanna N
    • Zip Code
    • 44118
    • I vote
    • No
  • Kimberly B
    • Zip Code
    • 44111
    • I vote
    • No
  • Anita S
    • Zip Code
    • 44149
    • I vote
    • No
  • Darlene S
    • Zip Code
    • 44092
    • I vote
    • No
  • Juliana S
    • Zip Code
    • 44106
    • Comments
    • В
    • Political Party
    • В
    • I vote
    • No
  • Marchea D. S
    • Zip Code
    • 44105
    • Comments
    • People need transportation
    • I vote
    • No
  • Andrea D
    • Zip Code
    • 44121
    • Comments
    • Cutting the buses is putting a lot of people that pay on a regular basis in a very bad way for transportation. There are a lot of us that catch the bus to get to school and work. The buses are alot better than every one trying to get on the expressway at the same time, the buses allow for the traffic to flow better. Think about it 50 people paying for the bus or 50 reckless drivers speeding on the expressway rushing to work or school. The bus that I catch is the 39 at 5:35 or 6:15 am then 2:47 pm. It is said that it will only run during rush hour, what is considered rush hour?? I consider the time I'm on the bus rush hour for me and I'm sure alot of people feel the same way ,those buses are always crowded. Please don't cut out theses times. Thank you
    • I vote
    • No
  • Sarah M
    • Zip Code
    • 44052
  • YVETTE C
    • Zip Code
    • 44146
    • I vote
    • No
  • Qiana C
    • Zip Code
    • 44105
    • Comments
    • I ride the bus as I have no car, discontinuing the #39 bus will cause me to lose my job if I can't get to work. There is no other way to get here as I work at Bratenahl Place
    • I vote
    • No
  • LaTasha S
    • Zip Code
    • 44128
    • Comments
    • we need the bus, its some people only way of transportation. without busses, they can't get to their jobs.
    • I vote
    • No
  • Tracy D
    • Zip Code
    • 44117
    • Comments
    • Please audit Cleveland RTA for accountability.
    • Political Party
    • Not needed for this purpose.
  • Barbara L W
    • Zip Code
    • 44132
  • Linda H
    • Zip Code
    • 44112
  • Alicia W
    • Zip Code
    • 44105
  • maryellen e
    • Zip Code
    • 44113
    • Comments
    • This is a Big Issue for my boomer generation and those below us no way to lose on making this a priority
    • I vote
    • No
  • Ashley D
    • Zip Code
    • 44212
    • I vote
    • No
  • heide r
    • Zip Code
    • 44120
    • I vote
    • No
  • jacqueline p
    • Zip Code
    • 44146
    • I vote
    • No
  • Karen A. W
    • Zip Code
    • 44130-2829
    • I vote
    • No
  • Sarah B
    • Zip Code
    • 44102
    • Comments
    • Public Transportation is the way of the future. Please don't leave Ohio behind!
    • Political Party
    • Democrat
    • I vote
    • No
  • Jennifer W
    • Zip Code
    • 44108
    • I vote
    • No
  • geneva m
    • Zip Code
    • 44117
    • I vote
    • No
  • sheila m
    • Zip Code
    • 44125
    • Comments
    • alot of times is easier to take public transportation vs driving lets not have ohio (cleveland) be the last state (city) to realize this!
    • I vote
    • No
  • Susan M. R
    • Zip Code
    • 44107
    • Comments
    • RTA just needs serious help; service is horrible.
    • I vote
    • No
  • Jerry A
    • Zip Code
    • 44107-3263
    • Comments
    • I need RTA to get around in Cleveland
    • I vote
    • No
  • Gwendolyn M
    • Zip Code
    • 44132
  • Ann R
    • Zip Code
    • 44118
    • I vote
    • No
  • Joseph R
    • Zip Code
    • 44103-4453
    • Comments
    • State Funding for ohio
    • Political Party
    • Dem:
    • I vote
    • No
  • Shayna M
    • Zip Code
    • 44137
  • Marilyn L
    • Zip Code
    • 44126
    • I vote
    • No
  • Sharon B
    • Zip Code
    • 44105
    • I vote
    • No
  • Diane M
    • Zip Code
    • 44113
    • Political Party
    • Independent/Progressive
    • I vote
    • No
  • Stefanie C
    • Zip Code
    • 44132
    • I vote
    • No
  • CHERYL G
    • Zip Code
    • 44103
    • Comments
    • I need to ride on Saturday afternoons
    • Political Party
    • democrated
    • I vote
    • No
  • Sydney H
    • Zip Code
    • 44074
    • I vote
    • No
  • Deborah B
    • Zip Code
    • 44067
    • Comments
    • I took public transportation to work for ten years. I could not have had that job without it. Please don't limit people's access to public transportation; in fact, make it a priority to increase its availability.
    • I vote
    • No
  • Alexandra H
    • Zip Code
    • 44074
    • I vote
    • No
  • Phoebe F
    • Zip Code
    • 44074
    • Political Party
    • democrat
    • I vote
    • No
  • Gay Q
    • Zip Code
    • 44118
    • Comments
    • В
    • Political Party
    • В
    • I vote
    • No
  • Grey C
    • Zip Code
    • 44074
    • Comments
    • In contemporary society, comprehensive public transportation must be treated as a basic duty of responsible governments.
    • I vote
    • No
  • Laura G
    • Zip Code
    • 44074
    • I vote
    • No
  • Eliana G
    • Zip Code
    • 44074
    • Comments
    • Public Transit=Justice and Equality
    • Political Party
    • Democrat
    • I vote
    • No
  • Victoria L
    • Zip Code
    • 44106
    • I vote
    • No
  • Catherine P
    • Zip Code
    • 44074
    • Comments
    • Ohio could be a champion of the Midwest if it invests in public transit. High speed rail is the transportation of the future. It will be more affordable and cleaner than any other method of transportation.
  • Laura W
    • Zip Code
    • 44074
    • I vote
    • No
  • Abigail H
    • Zip Code
    • 44074
    • Political Party
    • Democrat
    • I vote
    • No