Broward County Transit Takes a Compassionate Approach to Homelessness

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Brightline breaks ground in Vegas, Broward County Transit addresses

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homelessness with a compassionate approach, and Earth Day Canada is

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giving away year long transit passes.

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Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute.

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Today, Brightline West holds its official groundbreaking ceremony in

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Las Vegas, bringing them one step closer to providing a two hour high

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speed passenger rail service between Las Vegas and Southern California.

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Florida's Broward County Transit is using a compassionate

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approach to manage homelessness.

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In November, they began a pilot program to address the issues of

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unsheltered people at bus terminals, bus stops, and on vehicles.

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With a team of outreach workers, BCT has provided over 300 people with

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essential services and legal assistance.

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And over 40, 000 people have signed up for Earth Day Canada's program, which

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has Canadians commit to 10 sustainable commutes, like riding a bike or taking

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public transportation instead of driving.

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The grand prize includes a one year public transit pass.

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This Transit Unplugged News Minute is being brought to you by Modaxo.

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I'm Julie Gates.