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A BART train on the tracks.
Newsby StaffJune 12, 2026

California's BART Approves FY27 Budget While Maintaining Service Levels

The budget covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, a period when pandemic emergency funds run out, the District faces a structural deficit of $375 million, and a regional transit funding measure may appear on the November ballot.

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Aerial view of Caltrain's electric service.
Newsby StaffJune 5, 2026

Caltrain Board Approves FY27 Budget, Endorses Efficiency Measures

The move ensures Caltrain service will continue operating as usual in the near term, but long-term financial challenges remain for the rail agency absent a new revenue source.

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A PRT bus serving a PRTX BRT station
Newsby StaffJune 1, 2026

Pittsburgh Approves FY2027 Budget, Warns of Long-Term Funding Challenges

The FY2027 operating budget totals $595.7 million and does not include fare increases or service reductions. To balance the budget, PRT is using $44.8 million in capital funding and $15.4 million in operating reserves.

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A green TriMet FX bus at a bus stop.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 28, 2026

Oregon's TriMet Adopts Major Budget Cuts to Address Financial Shortfall

The board adopted the agency’s fiscal year 2027 budget, approving approximately $64.5 million in spending reductions, including about $53 million in administrative cuts and roughly $11 million in service reductions.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2026

Virginia's GRTC Focused on Reliability, Open Access

The approved FY2027 budget totals approximately $101 million.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2026

California's OCTA Proposes 2026-27 Balanced Budget to Advance Transportation

The proposed budget, totaling approximately $2 billion, advances key transportation initiatives while ensuring all services, programs, and projects can be delivered to residents not only next year but well into the future.

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WMATA 7000-series railcars at Navy Yard
Newsby StaffApril 24, 2026

WMATA Adopts FY2027 Budget, Boosts Service Without Raising Fares

While recognizing regional economic constraints and continuing to improve service, the budget increases the jurisdictional subsidy to less than 1.8%, significantly below the inflation rate and the 3% regional target, said agency officials.

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Passengers in crowded SEPTA station
Newsby StaffApril 10, 2026

SEPTA Releases Proposed $2.7B Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The plan represents an increase of just 1.9% over the current year, and includes investments in new buses, more full-length fare gates, and other enhancements for customers.

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An AC Transit Tempo bus
Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2026

California's AC Transit Greenlights Development of Service Contingency Plan

In reaching its decision, the board considered the District’s mounting long-term structural deficits, with current projections forecasting annual operating deficits of about $50 million beginning in FY 2027-28 and continuing in the years ahead.

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A CDTA bus
Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2026

New York's CDTA Approves 2027 Operating, Capital Plan

The $143 million spending plan represents a 2.4% reduction from last year’s budget. Increasing expenses, along with depleted federal COVID-19 funds, continue to impact the overall budget, CDTA officials said.

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