Bus and rail boardings grew from 8.2M to 11M annual trips since 2022, outpacing every peer system in the region.
62 of 118 buses are past the federal useful-life standard, driving a 40% rise in mid-route breakdowns.
The current subsidy expires in FY2028, leaving a $38M annual gap unless a dedicated funding source is approved.
An independent audit by Halsey Fiscal Partners confirms it: without a dedicated funding source, Rivergate Transit must cut 30% of routes by FY2028, eliminating service to 9 of 22 low-income neighborhoods.
A ten-year measure raises approximately $42M per year and sunsets automatically without a renewal vote.
Replace 62 buses past useful life with low-emission vehicles over five years, cutting breakdowns an estimated 70%.
Protect all 22 existing routes, including the 9 serving low-income neighborhoods at risk of elimination.
Add 15-minute peak service on the four highest-ridership corridors by 2028.
A seven-member citizen oversight committee reviews spending annually and reports publicly.
Base fares stay flat through 2030, protecting affordability for the 61% of riders earning under $40K.
Real-time GPS, driver-side cameras, and lit shelters at all 140 stops within three years.
The tax expires automatically in year ten unless voters approve renewal — no permanent authority granted.
Halsey Fiscal Partners certifies revenue collection and publishes findings each spring.
Seven citizen members, no elected officials, approve every expenditure over $250K.
Funds are legally restricted to transit use only — they cannot be redirected to the general fund.
The tax expires in year ten by law; continuation requires a fresh public vote.