Here you’ll find easy to use tools for effective communications with Members of Congress, key community leaders, business leaders and other activists about the importance of increasing local, state and federal investment in public transportation.

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Grassroots activism provides citizens in local towns and cities across America with the opportunity to directly communicate their point of view to elected officials so their voices will be heard.   Policymakers, in this case Members of Congress, want to hear directly from their constituents who are most affected by the issues they are considering. Rather than have messages delivered by lobbyists, companies or organizations, grassroots activism enables Members to hear directly from the people.   By using this site NOW to communicate directly with your Members of Congress in support of increasing federal funding for public transportation.