In the weeks ahead, we must continue to fight to ensure that the Leg.’s restoration of transit funding remains in the final budget.

We must also continue to highlight for Gov and Leg. the importance of maintaining all continuous GGRF funding commitments to transit through 2030 and beyond. 2/2

Through @caltransit.bsky.social we will continue to engage the Governor and Legislature to urge that they reach budget and Cap-and-Trade agreements that protects all one-time and continuous transit funding. 3/3

With the agreement, ~$1.6B in continuous transit funding hangs in the balance.

This is not unexpected, as any action on this funding will be looped into broader Cap-and-Trade discussions.

Negotiations now proceed with Gov to reach a three-party agreement. Action on C&T expected this summer. 2/3

“Stripping state funding now would jeopardize that progress and threaten an essential service that so many depend on every single day.”

“Rider satisfaction is also on the rise, with riders five times more likely to say their satisfaction has improved over the past year. And MTS is recognized for its value, with 86% of riders and 83% of non-riders agreeing that MTS provides value to the community.”

“Results from recent MTS passengers’ surveys highlight that transit is a critical link connecting people to better opportunities — more than two-thirds of our riders are using MTS to access jobs and education.”

“So, what’s fueling this transit growth? Better service, better customer experience, and better accessibility for riders.”