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Central Oregon transit agencies warn of federal funding delays; CET offers interim fronting to avoid July service gaps
Summary
Cascades East Transit told Redmond council federal funding delays and ODOT cash constraints are delaying 5310/5307-style funds; CET/COIC offered to front two quarters to maintain service and asked the city to proceed with contract award with protective contract language.
City officials and regional transit leaders briefed the Redmond City Council on June 10 about delays in federal transit reimbursements and short cash reserves at the Oregon Department of Transportation that could create a service gap on July 1.
James Wood, finance director for the city of Redmond, told council staff had temporarily paused awarding a transit services agreement to COIC while the state and federal funding timeline remains uncertain and while contingency language is negotiated. He said the pause stems from a federal funding delay that affects the flow of 5310/5307‑type funds (staff described them as federal funds…
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