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Tucson council reviews transit funding options and hears cost of fare‑free service
Summary
City staff presented near‑term funding options for Sun Tran and related services — partnerships, hotel/motel taxes and a possible public‑utility tax — while councilmembers stressed keeping transit free through FY2026 and asked staff to return after detailed COA review. Sam Bridal said forgone fare revenue is $10–$13 million a year.
Mayor Regina Romero and City Manager Tim Tamir opened a continued study session on Nov. 19 to review funding for Tucson’s mass transit system and to preview findings from a recent comprehensive operational analysis (COA).
Sam Bridal, the city’s director of transportation and mobility, told the council the memorandum groups options into two sets: those that would require state legislative changes and a set that the city could act on now. The near‑term, actionable items identified were partnership…
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