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Such steep cuts are necessary to balance the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s budget, officials said several times in Tuesday’s meeting, as the agency fights to find stable footing after years of financial difficulties.
The agency is poised for major layoffs and route cuts, yet it’s still working toward plans for a more efficient transit system.
Memphis wasn’t part of original expansion plans for passenger-rail service in and through Tennessee. But connecting Memphis to Nashville would also give travelers New Orleans and Chicago.
Citizens at the meeting said issues they face include lack of accessibility, long wait times, lack of communication and broken-down buses.
Shelby County Commission will consider a proposal by Edmund Ford Jr. that will match Memphis' dedicated funding for MATA, the public transportation service that provides bus service throughout the city.
The United States has celebrated Rosa Parks Day since 2000, and each year transit systems around the country recognize her stance.
Five Houston High juniors scheduled a ‘Bus Day’ and traveled across the city on MATA buses to learn what it’s like for those who rely on public transportation every day.
City Council budget committee Chairman Worth Morgan and city Chief Financial Officer Shirley Ford talked about revenue estimates and the impact of federal American Rescue Plan funds as well as restrictions during “Behind The Headlines.”
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