Robbie Makinen

@repcleaver @RideKCTransit Rep Cleaver has always understood that the power of public transit is about access access to jobs access to education, access to healthcare and access to housing with a foundation of zero fare to help our most vulnerable talent has no ZIP Code but opportunity does

Yesterday, I was honored to join @RideKCTransit for the first-ever State of KCATA Address and panel discussion—and to be surrounded by community leaders committed to a cleaner, greener transit system that connects communities throughout the Kansas City region.

@CommsTeej The power of public transit is access, access to jobs access to education, access to healthcare and access to housing. Tell it has no ZIP Code, but opportunity does the public transit fills that guy and zero fair helps are most vulnerable.

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II says improving Kansas City's public transit is key to solving housing kcur.org/podcast/up-to-…

Thank you for including me in this amazing group, @KCBizJournal! #wwmbkc

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.

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.

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.

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/bid…

Three transit agencies – @NJTRANSIT, @VIA_Transit and @calgarytransit - recently took actions to extend their discounted or free fares for students. #Transit #Transportation #MassTransitMag masstransitmag.com/technology/far…

Check it out! @TransitLawrence is now Fare Free for 2023. @RideKCJoCo's 510 K-10 Connector travels to Lawrence, Kansas, and the KU Campus.

BIG NEWS: RideKC Bike is rolling out e-bikes in @cityofnkc next week! ridekcbike.com/2023/01/13/ele…

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.

“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!

#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. masstransitmag.com/management/pre…

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

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 ]

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!"

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

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!