Notice that there isn't a question mark in the post title . . . Just a bit of foreshadowing for federal money tightening up thanks to new/old boss Prez Trump . . .
EXPECT FUNDING FOR KANSAS CITY BUS SERVICE TO CONFRONT CUTBACKS!!! AND WE SHOULD PROBABLY DEMAND THE ATA STOP USING CASH FOR REAL ESTATE SPECULATION!!!
We're fine with debating about free bus rides again . . .
But for anybody REALLY wanting to look at what's happening with this organization . . . The well-documented fact that they're working as a piggy bank for so much "transit-orientated" development is really the root of all their problems and that doesn't have much to do with moving people back and forth.
That's about all we can note without worrying about ending up in the trunk of a car.
But we expect the organization will confront more serious questions under the new administration.
Check-it . . .
Funds are running out, and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) has to make changes to supplement those relief funds.
KCATA hosted a public session Wednesday to comb through the proposed 2025 budget.
The transit agency plans to spend $3.7 million more next year, coming to a total of over $134 million.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Riders concerned KCATA will cut bus routes ahead of 2025 fiscal year
CARES Act funds are running out, so the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) has to make changes to supplement those relief funds.
KCATA's struggling budget could lead to union layoffs
In a budget meeting on Wednesday, November 13, the authority presented a draft budget to commissioners that is leaving some folks with concerns about the service's future.
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