Transit officials warn of managed decline without new state funding
Lane Transit District and other transit leaders told the working group that inflation and rising costs (fuel, labor, insurance) are outpacing current revenues; without new statewide funding transit systems expect service reductions, with rural and connector routes most at risk.
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Jamieson Auden of the Lane Transit District told the Rebuilding Our Transportation Vision working group that transit systems across Oregon face a “managed decline” if state funding does not increase. He said agencies are recovering ridership but not revenues: “At LTD, we’re pushing about 70% on our recovery,” and even with ridership gains, “inflation is tracking just under 6% at 5.8%,” forcing cuts and reserve draws.
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