Representative Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) and Representative Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) formed the bipartisan, bicameral Public Transit Caucus with the goal of improving Michigan’s transit infrastructure.
Key Points:
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- The first meeting of the caucus was held on Wednesday, February 28.
- The caucus devoted its first meeting on addressing crucial issues for the future of public transit.
- Key discussion points included strategies to enhance comprehensive transportation funding, increase state support for local bus services, and develop a more expansive vision for statewide public transit access.
- The caucus has 47 members, including legislators from both the House and Senate and representation across the state and both peninsulas.
- Membership also includes three of the four chairs of the Transportation policy and appropriations committees.
