Elliot Richardson

Access. That one word summarizes why public transportation is so crucial to small businesses across the region.

When small businesses set up shop near a strong public transit system, their world opens. Their customer base expands and access to talented workers increases.

There is a significant number of people that do not have cars but are able to shop and work at small businesses because of public transit. A robust and quality public transit system creates opportunities and fosters economic development in communities throughout the region.

Regrettably, the public transit system is on the rocks and faces more than a $770 million fiscal cliff in 2026. Without swift action, services could be cut by 40%, devastating small businesses that rely on public transit for custom

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