La Crosse Area Transit Advocates

09/29/2025

Join Wrench & Roll TODAY at 6pm for a ride around the city to kick off Week Without Driving! We'll meet at 6pm at the north end of Riverside Park (by the La Crosse Queen boarding), and roll out at 6:15. Beginner friendly! Party pace! Everyone and every bike welcome!

The full schedule of events can be found at tinyurl.com/WWDLaCrosse or by watching for our posts!

Our driving question of the day is: What parts of your community feel off-limits or invisible when you cannot drive?

This question feels very relevant as we face the possible shutdown of the SMRT bus, a service that provides affordable transit between La Crosse, Prairie Du Chien, Viroqua, Sparta, Tomah, and Westby. This would especially affect the large number of non-drivers in our community who rely on this service to get to work, school, and appointments, visit family, and connect to the rest of the country via Amtrak.

You can find more information and ways to help keep this vital resource by visiting https://lacrosseata.blogspot.com/p/save-smrt.html

09/27/2025

Week without driving starts this Monday! Check out our page for more information about events happening in La Crosse! tinyurl.com/WWDLaCrosse

Guess what? Week Without Driving is BACK starting Monday, September 29th! Because our broken sidewalks and unreliable buses don't fix themselves. Because acc...

02/02/2025

Today marks the first day of La Crosse's Transit Equity Days! If you've got a child up to 5 years of age, don't miss the first event at 2pm today: Story Time on the Bus at the La Crosse Public Library!

Photo courtesy of The Transit Camera. You can find more of their photos and transit opinions here: https://thetransitcamera.blogspot.com/

01/21/2025

🚍✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨🚍

Transit Equity Days are just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🗓️

📅 When: Feb. 2–4
📍 Where: Across the city!

🌟 Here’s what to look forward to:
✅ Free bus rides on Feb. 4 🚍
✅ Storytime on an electric bus 📖
✅ Guided rides, film screening, & more 🎥

Let’s honor Rosa Parks’ legacy and rally for accessible, sustainable, and equitable transit for everyone. 💚

💬 RSVP in the comments or tag a friend who should join!

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01/14/2025

🚍✊ What does a bus have to do with justice?

A lot more than you think.

Transit Equity Day isn’t just about buses – it’s about creating a world where everyone has access to safe, affordable, and sustainable transportation. 💡

It’s about honoring Rosa Parks’ legacy by fighting for public transit that works for everyone:
✅ Connecting people to work, school, and health care
✅ Protecting the planet with cleaner, greener transit
✅ Supporting jobs and fair wages for workers

This February 2–5, join us for Transit Equity Days and learn how public transit creates opportunity, reduces barriers, and moves us toward justice for all.

📅 What to expect:
🌟 Free rides (Feb. 4!)
📖 Storytime on an electric bus
🎥 Special screenings and community events
🚌 Rides with local candidates

💬 Tell us in the comments: What does public transit mean to YOU?

Tag a friend who should know about Transit Equity Days!

📍 Follow us for updates and visit http://lacrosseata.blogspot.com/ to learn more.

01/25/2024

As part of Transit Equity Days (Jan 29th-Feb 4th) Obbie King and Rosie Brooks will be giving a presentation on their "less-driving" lifestyle! Be sure to check it out on January 31st at 7pm at the Southside Neighborhood Center.

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01/25/2024

Transit Equity Days is coming up fast! Make sure to check out all the fun events! And remember, you can ride the MTU for free Jan. 29th through Feb. 4th!

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On Monday, January 29 at 11:15 a.m. celebrate at Grand River Station Transit Center:

What: Press event to highlight the importance of public transportation for equity and sustainability and kick-off Transit Equity Days.

Who: State, county, local elected leaders, transit provider representatives, local transit riders and advocates. Presentation of Transit Equity Day proclamations by Mayor Reynolds and La Crosse County Board.

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01/25/2024

🚎🚎Transit Equity Days is coming up starting January 29th! There will be some amazing ways to be involved but here are some things you can do right now!

Thank a transit provider here: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/GqNjtDaZ

Share your story and how the transit in La Crosse has had an impact on your life here: https://shorturl.at/aiGX9

More details on Transit Equity Days events and details can be found here: https://shorturl.at/cBSVY