""This funding avoids a disaster for our state, but transit agencies will need a long-term source of funding to secure a thriving future," said Wiener."
""By honoring previous commitments and providing an additional $750 million loan to Bay Area transit operators, the legislature and Governor have provided the bridge funding Bay Area transit operators needed to delay service cuts.""
California's Senate Budget Committee Chairman Scott Wiener announced a crucial budget deal that reinstates $1.1 billion for transit funding, avoiding serious service cuts across the state. Despite some growth in ridership, transit agencies still face funding challenges post-pandemic. The newly allocated funds, which include a $750 million loan to Bay Area transit operators, offer immediate relief but highlight the need for a sustainable long-term funding source. Wiener is pushing for a regional measure to appear on the 2026 ballot to address persistent budget issues.
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