Statement on the regional transit funding proposal

The proposal before the regional council is a real step forward for riders, but it leaves the lowest-income routes exposed to the next budget shortfall.

We support the plan’s commitment to fifteen-minute frequency on core routes and the new fare-capping system. We urge the council to add two amendments before the final vote:

1. Protect service levels on the twelve routes with the highest share of riders who have no car.
2. Require a public equity review before any future service cut takes effect.

Our members will testify at the public hearing on 3 September. Anyone who relies on transit is welcome to join us; we will help you prepare two minutes of testimony.