Rosa Parks Transit Equity Day: Engage in Breakfast & Community Discussion
The 5th Annual Livingston County Rosa Parks Transit Equity Day Breakfast & Community Discussion is scheduled for February 4, 2026. Hosted by the Livingston County Transportation Coalition, the event invites residents, community leaders, transportation workers, and elected officials. It will take place at Cleary University in Genoa Township from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Event Highlights
This free breakfast event is designed to foster dialogue about public transportation needs in Livingston County. It aims to celebrate advancements in transportation access and gather community input for future solutions. The event will include:
- Welcome address from Cleary University, the event sponsor
- Keynote Address
- Presentation on the State of LETS Transportation
- Special video featuring LETS Public Transportation
- Recognition of communities that commemorated Rosa Parks Transit Equity Day
- Liv.Well Community Conversation for open dialogue
Purpose of the Event
The Livingston County Transportation Coalition emphasizes that this discussion is not about mandates, but about listening and sharing experiences. They seek community input to guide responsible and effective solutions for public transportation.
Mark Hymes, Chair of the Rosa Parks Transit Equity Day Committee, highlighted the county’s growing demand for public transportation. Hymes acknowledged LETS’s efforts but noted that more services and extended hours could be offered with adequate funding.
Local Transportation Services
Several services enhance mobility in the area, including:
- People’s Express from Whitmore Lake
- Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE)
- Michigan Flyer, now with a stop at the Whitmore Lake park-n-ride
The Coalition is also updating the 2019 Livingston County Transit Master Plan. They are working to include measures for expanding public transportation in this plan.
Get Involved
The Livingston County Transportation Coalition warmly invites anyone interested in public transportation, local workforce development, or community mobility to participate. While registration is preferred for the event, all voices are welcome to contribute to this important discussion.
