This editorial represents the views of the young people in The kNOw and was written by one of the youth participants. Some schools in Fresno
A normal Monday was underway: I was on my way to work, and the bus was a few minutes late. It finally pulled up along the curb, and I could already see that it was crowded inside. This wasn’t typical for the beginning of the week, or for the bus that I normally take. There were hardly any open seats – I had to stand for a majority of the trip.
My name is Phillip Ly. I am fourteen years old and I am the second oldest son in my family. I have an older brother named Doi, older sister named Hong, and a younger brother named Parker.
Fresno is the fourth most dangerous city for pedestrians in California. In this video, Fresno pedestrians share their challenges.
In a community with thousands of “captive riders,” Fresno’s bus system, called Fresno Area Express (FAX), plays an important role.