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fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks 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
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

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

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

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

more#transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Gillibrand secures commitment on existing funding agreements for infrastructure projects

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has secured a commitment from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to uphold funding for major transit projects in New York.
NYC politics
#bart
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

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

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

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

more#bart
fromStreetsblog
3 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
3 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.
San Francisco
from48 hills
3 months ago

Finally, some talk about local taxes-but not in a progressive direction - 48 hills

San Francisco is considering a sales tax to address budget deficits, but this approach risks increasing economic inequality.
#mta
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

MTA threatens another 'Summer of Hell' of subway disruptions if NYC doesn't cough up billions - as transit agency touts its 'great service'

MTA warns of potential transit crises unless NYC increases funding amid rising costs.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Federal money will support proposed MTA psych study on fare evasion

MTA explores behavioral science to tackle fare evasion, fundamentally altering user behavior to address significant revenue losses.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

MTA threatens another 'Summer of Hell' of subway disruptions if NYC doesn't cough up billions - as transit agency touts its 'great service'

MTA warns of potential transit crises unless NYC increases funding amid rising costs.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Federal money will support proposed MTA psych study on fare evasion

MTA explores behavioral science to tackle fare evasion, fundamentally altering user behavior to address significant revenue losses.
more#mta
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Trump's unwavering plan to end congestion pricing: Letters to the Editor - Feb. 26, 2025

Governor Hochul's congestion pricing plan faces backlash, emphasizing the need for equitable funding in New York's transit system.
New York City
fromMiami Herald
10 months ago

As budget strains grow, Miami-Dade mayor pulls back on future transit funding

Miami-Dade's 2025 budget proposes halting transit savings contributions, diverting funds to fill budget gaps despite public demand for expanded mass transit.
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