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AC Transit faces budget shortfall, potential service cuts if measure fails

1 report, 1 independent Updated Thu 00:00
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AC Transit faces a structural budget shortfall exceeding $40 million through the rest of the decade, driven by rising operating costs and ridership that has not returned to historic averages. If voters reject the Regional Transit Measure on the November ballot, AC Transit could cut up to 16% of its services next year, including eliminating Transbay routes and curtailing schedules.

From mercurynews.com

Why it matters

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The agency's funding is strained, with only 6% of funding coming from bus fares. The proposed cuts would impact local lines, all-nighter, and weekend routes, affecting riders who are low-income and people of color.

From mercurynews.com

Who's involved

  • AC TransitPublic transit operator facing a structural budget shortfall and potential service cuts.
  • BerkeleyCity where AC Transit operates transit services.
  • OaklandCity where AC Transit operates transit services.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Oakland ZooSpeculative

    Visitor traffic and revenue might be negatively impacted by reduced transit access.

  • city councilSpeculative

    The governing body might require immediate policy and budget intervention due to the transit funding crisis.

  • CostcoSpeculative

    Local customer traffic and logistics might be negatively affected by service cuts.

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