Join the fight for better regional bus and paratransit services.
What is the RTAAC?
The Regional Transit Authority Advocates Coalition (RTAAC) is a coalition of over 80 community groups, human services providers, transportation advocates, and local leaders who provide a strong, unified voice for transit users in RTA service areas across Massachusetts. The RTAAC advocates for funding and policies that aim to strengthen regional transit services to better meet the needs of communities. The RTAAC is co-led by T4MA and the Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA).
Transit justice for the majority.
55% of MA residents live within an RTA service area, yet inadequate state funding and limited technical support have made it challenging for RTAs to maintain service levels and expand to meet the needs of riders.
Did you know?
In 2018, the MA Public Health Association and Transportation for Massachusetts joined forces with community-based organizations to launch RTAAC in response to the Baker Administration’s proposed cuts to the RTA budget.
- Most RTAs cannot afford a late-night service
- Some RTAs do not run on Sundays or even on weekends
- Geographic boundaries of the 15 RTAs limit rider mobility
- Many rural communities are unserved or marginally served by the RTAs
Why join RTAAC?
RTAAC members mobilize their community and legislators to take action to support policies that benefit RTA transit users, share the latest happenings across RTA service areas and uplift the needs of transit users in their community.
For questions or to join the coalition, contact:
- Jacqueline Velez, Massachusetts Public Health Alliance, jvelez@mapublichealth.org / 857-930-4429
- Pete Wilson, Transportation for MA, pwilson@t4ma.org /617-877-0436