Urge regional agency to spend $1.67 billion federal funds on Bay Area transit service

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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

Moved by: Councilmember JimenezSeconded by: Councilmember McLaughlin
Passed

5 to 1

Thomas K. ButtNay
Nathaniel BatesAbstain
Claudia JimenezAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Melvin WillisAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye