The Board approved the new innovative state-of-the-art smart chip technology Transit Access Pass (TAP), a new buss pass for Rio Hondo College students that will be honored by Foothill Transit, Metro, Montebello Transit and Norwalk Transit.
We have come a long ways since my first initiative to start a public transportation program for Rio Hondo College students. Since then, we have created partnerships with over six transit agencies to increase access for our students.
I remember, as a Rio Hondo student, going to the MTA hearings to testify on bus scheduling and for increase hours for evening students. Back then, the last bus left Rio Hondo at 9:00pm but our classes ended at 9:55 pm. So, a group of us trekked down the hill through the cemetery and miles home.
