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Assembly approves AB 117, allowing MTC to borrow up to $590 million to cover Bay Area transit operating costs
Summary
AB 117 passed the Assembly 52–16 after heated debate. The bill permits the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to borrow up to $590 million from funds awarded for transit capital to cover operating costs for BART, SF Muni, AC Transit and Caltrain; supporters call it a bridge to sustain service, critics call it a bailout lacking accountability.
Assemblymember Gabriel presented AB 117 as a budget trailer provision allowing the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to borrow up to $590 million from state‑awarded funds (intended for transit capital) to support transit operations for agencies including BART, SF Muni, AC Transit and Caltrain. Gabriel emphasized there would be no net state cost because the loan would be repaid from the same awarded funds over time.
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