Transportation Bill a death blow to mass transit, riders, & communities Transit union says legislation will impose hidden tax increases on rider with higher fares, less service Media Contacts: David Roscow, 202-537-1645 x254 WASHINGTON, DC - The new federal transportation bill fails mass transit, riders and workers, and will lead to more fare increases and service cuts, a hidden tax increase on riders who can least afford it, says the Amalgamated Transit Union in response to Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) reported out by the congressional conference committee. Click link to read more of this article: http://www.atu.org/media/releases/transportation-bill-a-death-blow-to-mass-transit-riders-communities