Public transportation is heavily relied on by workers, students, and families. 571 buses run directly to local health centers, including Midwestern Region Medical Center, allowing Zion citizens easier access to local healthcare resources. 571 Buses also run directly to the Zion Shopping Center, which provides Zion citizens with convenient access to shop for groceries and clothing and to go to the bank in the same vicinity. While the bus routes in Zion are reliable and convenient, their structure lacks the safety needed for bus passengers. Bus routes in Zion lack sidewalks, making it dangerous for passengers to walk to and from bus stops. Without sidewalks, traveling to and between bus stops makes it difficult for passengers with disabilities, especially those with walking disabilities. Small bus stop signage also makes it difficult for passengers to identify the correct bus stops. Large, clear bus signage is important for passengers to navigate bus routes effectively, as it maximizes visibility. Implementing bus signage using multiple communication methods will help display important bus information in visual, audible, and written formats. Large, clear bus stop signage also helps differentiate areas for bus passengers and helps drivers identify pedestrians along the road waiting for buses. Accessible sidewalks at bus stops and destinations provide bus passengers with a safe, comfortable space to walk away from the road. Investing in our public transportation will benefit Zion’s economic prosperity by improving work travel commutes and access to local Zion businesses. Generating more funding and project initiatives will greatly increase bus ridership since only 1.52% of Zion residents used public transport in 2023. Without these accessible changes to our public transportation system, Zion citizens will lose easier access to food options, healthcare, and community engagement. Losing these rights of life prevents Zion citizens from being served by their home community. We ask Billy McKinney, the mayor of Zion, Illinois, to invest in public transportation by creating accessible sidewalks and bus shelters for bus routes throughout the city.