During a recent city council meeting, Liz Tiresi, the director of student family services for the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, advocated for a resolution to provide free transportation fares for students on local fixed routes. Joined by key district staff, Tiresi emphasized the importance of this initiative, particularly for families from underserved backgrounds, stating that it would help eliminate a significant barrier to school attendance—transportation.

Tiresi highlighted the adverse effects of the pandemic on transportation options for students and stressed that reliable public transit is crucial for their educational success. The proposed resolution aims to ensure equitable access to education for all students, regardless of their financial situation, and is expected to enhance public transportation usage while maintaining student confidentiality.

The initiative is seen as a beneficial collaboration between the school district and the city’s transportation department, with Tiresi urging the council to adopt the resolution for the betterment of students and their families. Following her remarks, Anna Patero also expressed gratitude for the district's support of the resolution, reinforcing the community's commitment to improving student access to education through enhanced transportation options.