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In 2010, when CATS was concerned with whether it could afford to build the Blue Line extension, the transit system removed some features to save money
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While there are some new solutions for funding a bill when MAP-21 expires being mentioned, there is still no mechanism, new or old, gaining bipartisan favor. Meanwhile, the fractious climate on Capitol Hill makes reaching an agreement even more difficult.
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The budget proposal would provide an additional $420,000 that brings Capital District Transportation Authority’s 2014 funding package to $31.6 million.
Read More →This year results in a 69.2% passage rate on public transit ballot initiatives and a total of nine out of 13 initiatives.
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Advertising is again the most-used method of generating revenue (81%). Forty-one percent raised fares, while 33% tapped public-private partnerships to bolster their coffers.
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The original estimate $125M estimate to build the four-mile line did not include the cost of utility work, as well as other costs, which could create a funding gap of almost $200M.
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Forty percent cite these factors as their top daily obstacles. Meanwhile, ridership continues to rise, with two-thirds of operators reporting increases.
Read More →The cost has risen from $180,000 in 2009 to slightly less than $900,000 this year as demand from senior and disabled residents increases. Some cities and towns have cut their contributions to the service.
Read More →In its first year, the popular program exceeded expectations. University officials said if the popularity of the program continues, they will try to add 10 to 15 new bicycles every year going forward.
Read More →The $500,000 cost is split between Lee County and the university; however, the county is facing a $34 million deficit while the university is running out of the money used to fund this route.
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