Please join the City of Eau Claire in recognizing Transit Equity Day. The Eau Claire City Council has declared February 4, 2026, as Transit Equity Day in the city.  Transit Equity Day is a National Day of Action held each year on Rosa Parks’ birthday to elevate the message that public transit should be safe, sustainable, and equitable for all people and communities.

The day will be celebrated in several ways, including FREE bus rides and paratransit rides on February 4, 2026, sponsored by JONAH.

The community is invited to a ceremony on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m., at the Transfer Center Lobby at 414 S. Farwell St. in downtown Eau Claire. City, County, and State proclamations recognizing Transit Equity Day will be read, and the event will feature brief speeches from staff and community members. Members of the public are invited to attend and show their support for equitable Public Transit.

Also on Wednesday, a seat on each Eau Claire Transit bus will be marked in Rosa Parks’ honor, acknowledging her work and detailing the efforts of Eau Claire Transit and the City of Eau Claire to make public transit accessible and affordable to all. Initiatives taken by Eau Claire Transit to ensure equitable access to transportation include free fares for youth, free passes for agencies assisting our unhoused neighbors, Income-Qualifying and Reduced Fare passes, and buses that kneel at the curb, making them easier to board by those using mobility devices.

 For help planning your ride, visit ECBus.org or call 715-839-5111