STATE SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AT STAKE:
Rider Alert: The City of Vallejo’s Transportation Division wants to make you aware that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the State Legislature are considering permanently eliminating one of the critical programs that funds public transit. That program is called the State Transportation Assistance (STA) fund.They may slash these funds in order to once again address the ever-increasing state budget deficit.

Over the past two years,the Legislature and the Governor have diverted nearly $3 billion in transit money to the state budget shortfall, which in turn leaves transit with a huge budget shortfall. This has occurred as regional transit ridership has increased in record-breaking numbers,in part because of high gas prices, traffic congestion and the public’s desire to fight global warming. Cutting transit programs is a terrible prescription for California just as historic laws urge people to use public transportation to meet greenhouse gas mandates. In the City of Vallejo, public transit does not just offer alternative travel modes,but it is a necessity for our community.With 15%of the City’s budget for transit operations coming from this funding source,the proposed cut to STA Funding would have a negative impact on Vallejo.

Now is the time for MORE-not less-public transit. The Transportation Division has communicated the budget proposal ’s negative impact on Vallejo Transit and Baylink operations;and has made the following requests to our state elected officials: 1.Maintain the $306 million STA funding level for the current budget year. 2.Oppose elimination of future transit funding. 3.Identify a secure source of transit funding to support long-term state and local goals.

These cuts are under consideration right now.If you have an opinion,contact the Governor and your state legislature immediately. Here’s how:

Governor: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger State Capitol Building Sacramento,CA 95814 Phone:916-445-2841 Fax:916-558-3160

State Assembly: http://tinyurl.com/CaliforniaHouse

State Senate: http://tinyurl.com/CaliforniaSenate

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