Transit troubles have company
As a footnote to the SCAT debate and the problems Greensboro faces in expanding transit service amid rising expenses:
We are not alone.
The Winston-Salem Transit Authority faces a $1.1. million shortfall by the 2008-2009 fiscal year according to current projections.
That would mean with a cut in expenses (meaning services) or an increase in revenues (most likely a fare hike), the Winston-Salem Journal reports.
This is not an uncommon problem, given the high price of gas. And it's why I believe the city has gotten a bum rap as insensitive to the disabled because it plans increases to SCAT fares, effectuve in 2007.
As we have editorialized, the city is trying its best to squeeze limited dollars to do what's best by all transit riders, including the majority, who used the regular service to get to work and shop.
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I appreciate the fact that transit companies can look months down the road and do a cost analysis. Then they are able to take action to help with the bottom line.
It's just too bad the Guilford County Board of Education can't do this. They make redistricting decisions based on, who the hell knows what, and never worry about the cost.
Maybe the W-S Transit Authority financial officer could have a little tutoring session with Sharon Ozment.
Remember when Garth told them the Choice Plan would cost 5 million dollars over 4 years and they assured the public it would only cost $86,000. What a bunch of crackheads.
Posted on September 5, 2006 6:55 PM