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Transit Agencies Warn Budget Language Restricting Student Transfers Would Harm Access and Risk Federal Funds
Summary
Public transit agencies representing Cleveland, Cincinnati and Akron told the committee that proposed budget language restricting student transfers at transit hubs and imposing one‑seat ride requirements would be unworkable, reduce safe access to after‑school programs and could jeopardize federal transit funding.
Officials from Ohio's largest transit systems told the Senate committee that proposed changes to student transportation language in the budget would reduce safe access for students, impose infeasible operational requirements and could put federal transit funds at risk.
Why it matters: Several school districts currently partner with transit agencies to provide high‑school students access to school and after‑school activities using transit IDs. Testimony said these arrangements are cost‑effective and enable students to…
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