Transportation Win!
- Eunice Garcia
- Dec 9, 2022
- 1 min read
We are celebrating a BIG win alongside many other organizations that loudly advocated for free bus rides for our unhoused neighbors. Without these voices, it is impossible to drive change in our community. Change that is greatly needed for our neighbors to meet basic needs.
In partnership with the Transit Empowerment Fund and Capital Metro, as the work continues toward a free fare system, in the interim, Trinity Center has been granted a bulk number of 31-day passes for distribution! This means 31-days of transportation to potentially life changing appointments, jobs or employment opportunities, school, and other social services. It also means consistency and the removal of a barrier that so many have faced—not being able to get from point A to point B.
While we are grateful to CapMetro and Transit Empowerment Fund to be one of the agencies that received a large sum of 31-day bus passes to distribute amongst our neighbors, we plan to continue being part of the discussion for permanent bus rides at no-cost.
The gameplay of the game Space Waves is entirely skill-based, which is what makes it so addictive. Your ability to focus, time, and maintain control are essential for every good run.
Eggy Car is more than just a fun game. It also imparts practical skills that people can utilize on a daily basis. Players must continuously pay attention to the location of the egg and the road's form, for instance, which helps them focus and concentrate better.
Transportation is the silent backbone of dignity and autonomy, and this initiative gives that back to people in a real way. A few months ago, I helped someone find a ride using a shelter’s phone, and we managed to contact Uber for a reduced-rate trip - never would’ve thought of that before! It's little tools like these that empower both people and support staff. Just a reminder: always ask drivers if they participate in community programs.