Will SEPTA End Gender IDs?
Councilwoman Blondell Reynold Brown proposed a resolution to end gender-specific trans passes in Philly
Posted by Natalie Hope McDonald on 3/22/2012 at 4:08PM
http://blogs.phillymag.com/gphilly/2012/03/22/septa-gender-ids/Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown introduced a resolution calling on SEPTA to end the practice of placing gender identification stickers on transpasses. The longstanding policy was implemented to reduce sharing of SEPTA transpasses, however, many believe it leads to discrimination against Philadelphia's transgender community.
Since last year Councilwoman Reynolds Brown has been working with the Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club on the issue on the basis that gender IDs discriminate against transgender people throughout the region.
"People listen to what we say, but ultimately, they watch what we do. I commend the membership of Liberty City for paying attention and doing the necessary follow through," says Councilwoman Reynolds Brown. "At the end of the process and debate, we want Philadelphians of all cultures, walks of life and backgrounds to get through each day without feeling discriminated against – without someone dimming their shine. We hope this resolution will move the needle further toward our goal."
