2025–26 · City-wide
Free public transportation
Resident asks for free public transit because some people cannot afford cars, working parents cannot drive their kids, and youth want places to go without paying fares.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Public Free transportation, i saw it is very beneficial because some people can’t afford cars and young people’s parents work and can’t take them in cars and the youth want places to go and don’t want to pay for transportation
Who it helps and why
It brings more people together and creates a more diverse community
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 29, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Maverick Landing Community Services
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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