Metro News Release

For immediate release: November 30, 2005

Metro to dedicate antique 1957 bus in honor of Rosa Parks

December 1 is National Transit Tribute to Rosa Parks Day

What:

To commemorate Rosa Parks and her courageous act of civil disobedience, Metro will dedicate a 1957 Metrobus in her honor. The antique bus was last used during the Washington region’s tribute to Rosa Parks after her death. The Rosa Parks Metrobus will feature an inscription that reads:

It All Started on a Bus...

On December 1, 1955,

she changed the course of history and inspired us all.

Rosa Parks

1913-2005

When:

Thursday, December 1, noon

Where:

In front of the Metro headquarters building, 600 Fifth Street, NW

Why:

The American Public Transportation Association has declared December 1 National Transit Tribute to Rosa Parks Day. December 1, 2005, marks the 50^th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, AL, bus.

In addition to unveiling the Rosa Parks Metrobus, Metrobus operators will make special announcements throughout the day commemorating Rosa Parks.

News release issued on November 30, 2005.