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Valley Regional Transit urges Star to back local funding as it outlines expansion plans
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Valley Regional Transit CEO Elaine Clegg told the Star City Council that better transit could reduce congestion and improve affordability, urged voluntary local contributions and signaled the board may seek levy authority subject to voter referendum.
Valley Regional Transit CEO Elaine Clegg told the Star City Council on Nov. 18 that improved regional transit could reduce congestion and produce economic returns, and she urged the city to consider direct contributions to sustain demand-response service and support potential fixed routes.
Clegg said VRT's analysis shows at least a 3-to-1 return on investment for every dollar spent and described services that currently reach parts of the Treasure Valley but not fixed-route service in Star. "For every dollar invested, there's $3 in economic benefit," she said, framing transit as a tool that can improve independence and affordability for…
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