As the squeeze tightened, Bay Area civic and political leaders began pressing for state permission to place a transit tax increase on the 2026 ballot.
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Tariffs cast shadow over Inland Empire economic outlook – CalMatters
Inland Empire battles low college grad rates to gain higher tech jobs and businesses. by Deborah Brennan. “The Coachella Valley is the winter home …
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Why a Bay Area transit rescue plan is on hold – CalMatters
A Bay Area funding bill is put on hold, as California transit agencies struggle to avoid financial disaster and increase accountability.
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How will CA public transit agencies spend $5 billion? – CalMatters
California public transit agencies asked the state for help coming out of the pandemic, but are still working out how to use the aid.
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Legislature faces deadline week for CA budget – CalMatters
Public transit: As they face a dire “fiscal cliff” of declining revenue, plummeting ridership and an end to federal aid, transit agencies are …
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A $5 billion ask for CA public transit – CalMatters
California public transit agencies and their legislative supporters are seeking more than $ 5 billion over five years to avoid service cuts.
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Why California public transit is at a pivotal moment – CalMatters
Public transit agencies in California are struggling to avoid a "fiscal cliff" — and to persuade riders to return after the COVID pandemic.
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California campuses try to lower college costs with free transit – CalMatters
Transit expenses are one part of the high cost of college that is pushing many low-income students out of the state's higher education systems.
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Transit worker shortage ripples through California economy – CalMatters
A transit worker shortage across California is disrupting service because employees are sick with COVID or scared to come into work.
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