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Council hears regional transit study recommending Transportation Development District and half‑cent sales tax
Summary
Consultants told the Joplin City Council a regional Transportation Development District (TDD) paired with a nonprofit operator and a half‑cent sales tax could expand service across Jasper County, add routes and frequency, and attract federal funds; council asked staff to engage employers and nearby municipalities before advancing formation steps.
David Johnson of TransPRO presented the Joplin Regional Transit Study, funded by a federal Areas of Persistent Poverty grant, recommending a governance combination of a Transportation Development District (TDD) and a nonprofit to operate regional transit. He said the analysis—based on two surveys and steering‑committee input—shows strong regional support and demonstrates operational and funding trade‑offs.
The presentation laid out governance options and revenue scenarios. Johnson said officials ‘‘scoured Missouri statutes’’ and concluded a TDD provides statutory flexibility; pairing it…
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