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fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Counties get behind regional transit bailout tax

"The additional half-cent mass transit bailout would raise the rate to 10.25% if approved in 2026, affecting sales tax rates in Santa Clara County."
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

VTA board votes to join regional sales tax measure

VTA Board approved joining a regional sales tax measure to support public transit agencies.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

SamTrans Joins Regional Measure - Streetsblog San Francisco

SamTrans Board voted to join SB 63, aiming to secure regional transit funding for BART and Caltrain.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Opinion: Tax Silicon Valley Big Tech to rescue BART and other Bay Area transit

Bay Area transit agencies face annual deficits nearing $800 million, leading to calls for increased revenue through a proposed sales tax, which may disproportionately impact lower-income residents.
San Francisco
#transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Leg. and Gov. Avoid Transit Fiscal Cliff. High Speed Rail Funding Steady, Active Transportation Remains Diminished - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Leg. and Gov. Avoid Transit Fiscal Cliff. High Speed Rail Funding Steady, Active Transportation Remains Diminished - Streetsblog California

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fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Commentary: Advocates Just Won a Transit Funding Battle They Can't Afford to Continually Re-Fight - Streetsblog San Francisco

Advocates successfully restored $1.1 billion for transit funding, emphasizing collective grassroots efforts while preparing for ongoing funding challenges.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Cost of Scarborough subway extension nearly doubles to $10B, new figures show | CBC News

The initial figure didn't factor in those additional costs. We have to build. Everyone talked about a Scarborough subway. No one would do anything.
Toronto startup
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

The cutting edge: Transit agencies begin planning 40% service reductions - Streetsblog Chicago

The failure of the Illinois House to pass a bill funding public transportation means that transit agencies will need to cut service due to a $771M budget gap.
Alternative transportation
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Commentary: Illinois' Transit Funding Flop Should Be Cautionary Tale for CA - Streetsblog California

Illinois failed to fully fund the RTA, risking severe transit cuts affecting millions, a potential warning for California's future.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Gillibrand secures commitment on existing funding agreements for infrastructure projects

Gillian secured funding commitment for critical transit projects in New York, ensuring over $10 billion in federal support amid previous funding threats.
Alternative transportation
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

BART Says Morning Meltdown Was Due to Isolated Device Malfunction, No Further Problems Anticipated

The recent BART shutdown was caused by a minor issue but highlights ongoing funding challenges affecting transit reliability.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Call to Action: 'Muni Now, Muni Forever' Campaign Needs Your Help - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA faces a $322 million budget deficit by 2026, risking essential public transit services.
Service cuts implemented to balance the budget endanger the Muni system and transit riders.
fromPortlandTribune.com
4 months ago

TriMet warns of budget deficit, service cuts without tax increase

TriMet may face service cuts and budget issues without increased transit tax funding by the expected timeline.
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