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Regional reports: CATA fare increase, Token Transit, new CEO; CNET viewership and COG vehicle grant shortfall
Summary
Board heard regional updates: CATA announced a fare increase and Token Transit rollout and named a new CEO; CNET reported steady local programming and viewership metrics; COG finance discussion flagged a $30,000–$40,000 grant shortfall that could delay electric vehicle purchases and noted an EMS funding gap the board may address through committee advocacy.
At its Aug. 19 meeting, the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors received several regional updates from Center Area Transportation Authority (CATA), CNET, and the Centre Region COG finance committee that touched on transit, local media access and pending capital decisions.
Rob DeMeo, representing CATA, said the authority donated 10 buses to LA Metro for the 2028 Olympics, approved a fare increase from $2.20 to $2.50, implemented Token Transit to reduce cash handling and had approved its budget for the…
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