Monday, November 10, 2008

Transit Budget Hearings Start Monday

CPR:
Starting Monday, Chicago-area transit riders can let officials know what they think about next year's budget plans. The Regional Transportation Authority is holding the first of a series of public hearings. Both the Chicago Transit Authority and Pace have proposed fare hikes next year. RTA spokesperson Diane Palmer says that's the cost of keeping service levels intact.

PALMER: That's something that a year ago, this very time, we were looking at system-wide fare hikes, service cuts, as well as layoffs across all three of the service boards. So we, quite honestly, are in a better disposition as it relates to our operating funding.

Palmer says another challenge CTA, Pace and Metra face this year is a lack of capital funding. She says the agencies have not received new state money for capital since 2004.
Another added bonus in this story is a link to other scheduled RTA hearings.

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