The Reader's TurnOpinionUrban Mass Transportation Act Marks Its 52nd AnniversarySavePrintPresident Lyndon B. Johnson shakes hands with a crowd of supporters on June 30, 1966. Public DomainThe Reader's Turn7/11/2016|Updated: 7/9/2020Dear Editor,July 2016 marks the 52nd anniversary of federal government support for public transportation.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.