We strongly oppose the concept of minimum transit funding allocations which surfaced in 1997. Finally, we support the direction of reauthorization efforts which were contained in 1997 in HR 2400 and S 1173. We seek full commitment of the gas tax revenues in the transportation trust fund. We also support continued flexibility in expenditure of funds previoiusly authorized. There has been no corresponding source of revenues provided to assist transit systems in meeting this mandate.
Public transportation depends on local sales taxes enacted by voters to support transit.
Decreased federal operating assistance has signifiicantly shifted the burden for funding transit operation to local transit systems. California public transit is essential to the people and economy of our state. We need your help in preserving and promoting California public transit. As it did last year, the Administration proposes to move the Fixed Guideway Modernization Program into the Urbanized Area Formula Program. Funds would still be distributed in the manner provided by current law.