Washington, Oct. 1 -- Congressman Mark DeSaulnier issued the following press release:
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman DeSaulnier introduced the Better Transit for Riders Act, legislation to help transit agencies deliver better service for riders of public transportation by making these systems more efficient and reliable. Specifically, this bill strives to shorten travel times, reduce the number of missed connections, and create a more reliable experience for riders by making it easier for transit systems within the same metropolitan area to coordinate planning, fare integration, service design, and funding strategies.
"Inefficient public transit is not just a transportation issue - it is a quality-of-life issue. Every hour spent ti...