"Laketran and Geauga Transit, both located in northeastern Ohio, will honor the life and legacy of Rosa Parks through a weeklong tribute recognizing her courage and the lasting impact of her actions on civil rights in America. Rosa Parks, born February 4, became a symbol of strength and resistance in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, AL. Her decision helped ignite the Montgomery Bus Boycott and propelled the nation forward in the fight for equality. Today, she is remembered as the "Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement.""
"From February 1 through February 7, Laketran and Geauga Transit will reserve the front seat on buses with a commemorative sign reading: "Reserved for Rosa Parks. Honoring the courage of Rosa Parks and her vision for equal access for all." "Public transportation is more than a ride - it's access to opportunity, independence, and community," Laketran Board President Brian Falkowski said. "Rosa Parks' story is forever connected to public transit, and her courage continues to challenge us to keep building a system where every person is treated with dignity and respect. We invite our community to join us by taking part in this tribute and reflecting on the progress still worth pursuing.""
"Community members are encouraged to participate by riding Laketran or Geauga Transit, taking a photo beside the reserved seat, and sharing the moment as a reminder that equality is not just history - it's a continued responsibility. "This tribute is a meaningful way to honor Rosa Parks and keep the conversation going about equity, respect, and inclusion," Pam Morse, Past President of the NAACP of Lake County, said. "We encourage residents to ride, reflect, and share their experience. It's a small action that represents a powerful message - every seat, every voice, and every person matters.""
Laketran and Geauga Transit in northeastern Ohio will reserve the front bus seat from February 1 through February 7 with a commemorative sign honoring Rosa Parks and her vision for equal access. Rosa Parks’ 1955 refusal to give up her seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a catalyst for the civil rights movement. The tribute links public transit to opportunity, independence, and community, and emphasizes dignity and respect for all riders. Community members are encouraged to ride, photograph the reserved seat, and share their experience to reinforce ongoing responsibility for equity, inclusion, and progress.
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