What’s at Stake for Rural Transit Funding in 2018 and Beyond

Federal transit programs for communities of all sizes face unprecedented levels of cuts

Federal transit funding — including the funding on which small and rural transit providers rely — is once again on the chopping block. At risk for smaller cities and rural areas are funding reductions, phase-outs or the total elimination of Small Starts, TIGER and formula funding. Those who operate or depend on transit — whether in small, rural areas or large, urban ones — must band together to convince both Congress and the President of the vital nature of public transportation services.

This detailed memo lays out the threat to rural areas from Congress and the administration’s efforts to cut or eliminate vital funding programs for public transportation.