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State officials warn of transit funding shortfall, urge cautious cuts to avoid 'death spiral'
Summary
State transportation staff told a legislative committee Feb. 17 that recent funding increases and FHWA flexing have helped preserve services but that a projected $560,000 shortfall in 2027 could force cuts; staff said they are modeling options to avoid a service 'death spiral.'
Ross McDonald, public change program manager, told a legislative committee on Feb. 17 that the state is modeling how to maintain transit service levels amid tight budgets and a projected shortfall.
McDonald said the state has been moving FHWA flex dollars into transit—about $4.8 million in recent practice—and that, despite providing a record $4.85 million to support urban transit this year, the agency faces continued pressure. “We don’t leave federal dollars on the table,” he said, describing the trade-offs inherent in flexing highway funds to preserve transit hours and…
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