County supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to expand a free public transit ridership program for residents ages 18 to 24.
The resolution directs the county chief administrative officer, Health and Human Services Agency and Land Use and Environment Group to work with agencies such as the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System to find additional money for ridership expansion.
"They bring security and stability to the lives of students and youth and remove barriers so they can have access to education, work and recreational activities that they would not have otherwise," said Vargas, board chair.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.
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