Riders Alliance Presents "Bus Champion" Award to Senator Martin Golden for Sponsoring Legislation to Improve Bus Service

Brooklyn, NY – On Tuesday, bus riders and transit advocates with the Riders Alliance will gather at Senator Martin Golden’s district office to present one of two “Bus Champion” awards to Senator Martin Golden for his work advocating for better bus service in New York City.

This legislative session, Senator Golden sponsored a bill which allows the City’s Select Bus Service system to expand by ensuring bus-only lanes are enforced, speeding up commute times for over 2 million New Yorkers who rely on bus service every day. That bill passed and awaits the Governor’s signature.

WHAT: Bus riders and transit advocates will present the “Bus Champion” award to Senator Martin Golden in appreciation for his role advocating for bus riders by sponsoring legislation for better bus lanes.

WHEN: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 6:00 PM

WHERE: District Office of Senator Martin Golden, 7408 5th Avenue, 1st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11209

WHO: Senator Martin Golden, Riders Alliance members, bus riders, transit advocates 

VISUALS: Press event at Sen. Golden’s district office, where bus riders and transit advocates with signs/banners will present Sen. Golden with trophy, certificate.