Research Triangle Park, N.C. - Beginning Thursday, Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) buses and shuttles will begin a week-long tribute to Rosa Parks. 

Fifty years ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.  December 1, 2005, marks the 50th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ act of defiance that changed the course of history. Four days later, in response to Ms. Parks’ arrest, a year-long bus boycott began and propelled Parks to prominence as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement."

To pay tribute, TTA is honoring Rosa Parks from December 1 through December 7 by placing special posters on each bus and shuttle along with brochures explaining the significance that public transportation and Rosa Parks played in the American civil rights movement.

In announcing the week-long tribute, TTA General Manager John Claflin said, “Rosa Parks’ quiet strength and courage inspired us all and will continue to inspire future generations.  Equality and access are principles that TTA firmly embraces as we serve our riders each and every day.” 

More information about the tribute can be found at:

http://www.ridetta.org/Bus_Shuttle/Detours_Updates/RosaParksDay.html

TTA is a regional public transportation provider, offering a wide variety of transit and vanpool services to North Carolina's greater Triangle Region and outlying counties. Bus service is available to Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Garner, RDU International    Airport, Research Triangle Park (RTP) and Raleigh. The Triangle Transit Authority provides commuter resources and hosts GoTriangle.org, the on-line resource for public transportation information in the Triangle and ShareTheRideNC.com, the statewide rideshare matching service.

TTA plans to implement a 28-mile rail transit system with 12 stations connecting Durham, RTP, Cary and Raleigh, with shuttles linking RDU International Airport and RTP. The rail transit system is expected to be operational in 2009. For more information, visit www.rideTTA.org or call (919) 549-9999.