The City of Huntsville will honor Rosa Parks Day on Monday, Dec. 1, celebrating the 70th anniversary of her pivotal stand for civil rights.

On Dec. 1, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Huntsville Transit will offer free rides on all fixed-route and paratransit buses to commemorate Parks' legacy.

"On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks made a simple decision: 'Not today'," Mayor Tommy Battle said. "That moment became a spark that traveled far beyond a bus route and became a catalyst for change."

Parking and Public Transportation Director Quisha Bryant emphasized the importance of accessible transit in Huntsville.

"Reliable transit is essential to equitable opportunity," Bryant said. "We have an incredible team of Huntsville Transit drivers, dispatchers, mechanics and staff who show up every day with a sm

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