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Lewiston Planning Board hears transit update; cities continue small annual contributions toward bus replacement
Summary
Planning staff told the Lewiston Planning Board on Jan. 22 the city is contributing annually to a regional transit reserve and is preparing for eventual bus replacements while modernizing fare and stop infrastructure.
Planning staff and the interim acting deputy city administrator briefed the board on transit funding and equipment needs at the Jan. 22 meeting, describing a long-term approach in which municipalities contribute small annual amounts to match grants for bus replacement.
Why it matters: transit capital is expensive and regional transit agencies are accumulating municipal contributions to pair with grant funding when vehicle replacement is needed.
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