Duluth Transit Authority seeks new-growth levy while flagging bus replacements, fare hikes
DTA General Manager Chris Belden presented a 2027 budget that keeps the levy at a new-growth-only increase, cites service growth and strong ridership recovery, and warns of rising local match requirements and vehicle replacement costs. CFO James Barg outlined a $28.5 million operating budget and a $5 million capital program.
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Chris Belden, general manager of the Duluth Transit Authority, told the council's finance committee that DTA's proposal for 2027 is a "new growth only" levy increase that keeps the net tax capacity rate unchanged while generating roughly $228,000 from new growth.
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