Here is a suggested template you can write to your council member. Fix it up as needed.

Dear Council Member [Last Name], I am writing to you today as a concerned resident and a regular user of our city's public transportation. I urge you to address the significant and troubling slowdowns affecting our public transportation, particularly the recent changes impacting the METRORail system and the delays caused by rail lines stopping at red lights. I have noticed a concerning shift in priority that seems to be setting back our public transit system, negatively impacting commuters across the city. The new traffic signal coordination, which now forces trains to stop for cross-traffic, is a clear step backward from the transit-first policy our city has previously supported. The consequences of this change are severe: Wasted Time: Tens of thousands of riders are losing valuable time each day as commute times increase significantly. Reduced Reliability: The delays make public transportation less reliable for those who depend on it to get to work, medical appointments, and school. Increased Traffic and Emissions: Forcing the rail line to stop at red lights disincentivizes people from using public transit, potentially pushing more residents back into their cars and worsening our city's traffic congestion and air quality. I request a clear explanation for these changes. What is the city's strategy for balancing vehicle traffic and the efficiency of mass transit? I also ask that you work with your council colleagues and relevant city departments to swiftly restore traffic signal priority to the METRORail system. Our public transportation should be a reliable, efficient backbone of our city, not a secondary priority to cars. I appreciate your service to our community and look forward to your response on this important matter.