Advocates say they’re disappointed with the decision, citing data that show access to transportation can make the difference for people escaping poverty.
“While I agree with the intent of this bill to supplement and expand those existing programs, the bill requires the creation of a new grant program that was not funded in the budget,” Newsom wrote. “Bills with significant fiscal impact, such as this measure, should be considered and accounted for as part of the annual budget process.”Transit advocates expressed their disappointment with the decision, but also pinned some blame on state legislators.
for households earning up to $500,000. That is not in line with their promises to prioritize climate solutions, and low-income families.”, said free transit for students is “one of the most cost effective ways for our government to address not only transit needs, but educational… social equity, social justice, and poverty needs here in the state of California.”
“We believe it's long past due for the governor and the legislature to get on the bus with free public transit for all California students,” he said., which found that students enrolled in L.A. Metro’s reduced fare program were more likely to stay enrolled at the college and graduate than similar students not enrolled in the transit program.
Free public transit for students would “create the next generation of transit riders and help achieve our state's social equity and climate goals,” Lipmen said, “because it would mean that any California student — from kindergarten through graduate school — won't have to worry about access to transportation.”
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