Urge regional agency to spend $1.67 billion federal funds on Bay Area transit service
In Plain English
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission received $1.67 billion in federal pandemic relief money for Bay Area transit systems. The city wants MTC to immediately allocate these funds to restore bus and train service that was cut during COVID-19. If approved, Richmond formally asks MTC to stop delaying and start spending the money on transit operations.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 87-21
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will formally urge the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to immediately spend $1.67 billion in federal pandemic relief funds to restore bus and train service that was cut during COVID-19. The council passed this resolution with broad support in a 5-1 vote, with Mayor Butt dissenting and Councilmember Bates abstaining. The resolution puts pressure on MTC to stop delaying and start using the money for transit operations that Bay Area residents depend on. This is essentially Richmond adding its voice to calls for faster action on restoring public transportation service levels.
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