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Register your support with Congress for a new federal surface transportation act for better transit

Dear Friend of Transit:

I am writing to encourage you, your family and friends and your colleagues to express your support for public transportation here and throughout the nation by signing the petition urging Congress to enact a long-term surface transportation bill that increases investment in public transportation.

It is a demonstrated fact that public transportation, especially here in the Bay Area, provides mobility for all, reduces congestion and cuts greenhouse gas emissions. It also stimulates jobs, strengthening the economy, and provides for an overall, improved quality of life. The funds in this bill will allow us to continue and expand our vital Capital Investment Program to upgrade or replace infrastructure, vehicles, facilities and systems as well as to provide needed improvements in the riding environment for our customers.

Simply click here to register your support for public transportation which will be shared with members of Congress at an event in Washington, D.C. on September 22. Space also is provided for you to add your personal comments on how and why public transportation matters to you, our city and our world-class region.

Speaking for all of us at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, I extend my appreciation to you for taking the time to keep our elected officials informed about your support for swift action on the surface transportation bill that will direct your federal tax dollars to keeping our public transportation systems in a state of good repair and to expanding services to meet growing demand.

Sincerely,
Nathaniel P. Ford Sr.
Executive Director/CEO

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