Public transportation creates a community space that unites the interests of diverse groups of people. Around the country workers and riders are fighting side by side to provide reliable and affordable public transportation service. This action session will offer a forum for unions and allies to discuss what works and what doesn’t when communities unite to form campaigns to improve public transportation. The panelists will discuss their efforts to increase public funding for transit, improve service, create good jobs and ensure that the interests of riders and workers are considered by public officials. Participants will offer their perspectives from building alliances that include the labor movement, community organizations, faith-based groups, middle-  and working-class people, seniors, people with disabilities  and employers.