Commissioners press staff on transit work program as some oppose plan changes

Jan 5, 2026

Staff presented the FY2026-27 Durham Transit Work Program; county transportation staff said existing commitments will be funded but new major capital or operating requests would require canceling or delaying other CIP/MYOP projects. Several commissioners expressed opposition to changing the current Transit Plan and the Board asked for further discussion on a potential transit tax amendment.

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Durham County transportation staff presented the FY2026-27 Transit Work Program to the Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 5, describing the program development process under the 2023 Transit Governance Interlocal Agreement and the budget implications for the coming fiscal year.

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