85R11667 KSM-D     By: Hunter H.R. No. 642       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Many esteemed transportation professionals are   gathering in Austin on March 7, 2017, in celebration of Transit Day   at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Each year, Texas transit agencies provide over 290   million passenger trips, enabling citizens to go to and from work,   school, medical appointments, retail establishments, and other   destinations; and          WHEREAS, These agencies operate a wide range of systems,   among them rail, fixed-route bus lines, park-and-ride service,   downtown trolleys, harbor ferries, van pools, tourist trams, and   special event transport; in recent years, they have expanded access   for individuals with disabilities through paratransit service,   accessible fixed-route service, and mobility improvements in the   streets and sidewalks of their service areas; and          WHEREAS, The numerous agencies across Texas include the   Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, Capital Metro in   Austin, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, Dallas Area Rapid   Transit, VIA Metropolitan Transit in San Antonio, the Metropolitan   Transit Authority of Harris County, Sun Metro of El Paso, and Denton   County Transportation Authority; since 1986, such agencies have   enjoyed the support of the Texas Transit Association, which   promotes public transportation and advocates for its members in   metropolitan, small urban, and rural areas alike; and          WHEREAS, Mass transit is vital to the continued prosperity of   the Lone Star State, and through their dedicated endeavors, transit   agency personnel contribute immeasurably to the quality of life in   the communities they serve; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize March 7, 2017, as Transit Day at the   State Capitol and extend to all those participating in the event   sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to   Austin.