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APTA: 84 percent of transit systems raising fares, cutting service

The association’s latest report, "Impacts of the Recession on Public Transportation Agencies", shows that since Jan. 1, 2009, 84 percent of public transit systems have raised fares, cut service or are considering either of those actions. Fifty-nine percent of public transit systems reported that they have already cut service or raised fares.

Sacramento, Calif. agency facing deep service cuts

Caused by a $13 million funding shortfall, which is the result of Gov. Schwarzenegger's decision to eliminate public transit funding from the state budget. Sacramento Regional Transit has also lost millions in local sales tax revenue funding.

METRO Briefs

No rep. from Nev. at HSR conference. Congress: Florida risks losing future funding. Northern Calif. transit faces service cuts.

San Diego transit to reduce services

A decrease in revenues derived from sales tax and significantly reduced transit assistance from the state has forced North County Transit District to reduce service levels in order to balance the budget.

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