[nfbwatlk] FW: TODAY: Last Shot to Support Transit Funding

Sat Mar 6 08:07:18 UTC 2010

Hi,
I heard on the news that Sundays and holidays are gone for buses and other 
transportation.  What a bummer!  Having Sundays and hollidays available for 
travel is one of the reasons I stayed out here.  I am really disappointed!!!
Thanks
Lauren
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From: "Jacob Struiksma" <lawnmower84 at hotmail.com>
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Subject: [nfbwatlk] FW: TODAY: Last Shot to Support Transit Funding


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> Transportation Action
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> DON'T LET TRANSIT CUTS HAPPEN. URGE YOUR REPRESENTATIVES TO SUPPORT
> AMENDMENTS TO SB 6774 NOW.
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> Right now the Legislature is considering amendments to
> <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=EccuxbeW4nMjr45Uzn9s3
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> and King County Metro with a temporary funding source to stave off 
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> cuts in service due to budget shortfalls. This is our last chance to Save
> Bus Service...please call the Legislative Hotline (1-800-562-6000) or 
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> <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=70en3LQuFqzcvyEou%2Fg
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> 6774
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> Representatives Marko Liias (D-21), Geoff Simpson (D-47) and Steve Kirby
> (D-29) have introduced Amendment
> <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=GHL2RpRSzx%2F801I481F
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> Community Transit to form a transportation benefit district to collect a
> vehicle license fee to offset impending service cuts. This authority 
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> on June 30, 2015.
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> Likewise, Representatives Scott White (D-46) and Sharon Nelson (D-34) have
> introduced Amendment
> <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=wfBMLQLRJjQiTG%2Bvgnv
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> County Metro.
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> State contributions to transit account for less than 1 percent of overall
> transportation spending. Most money for transit service comes from local
> sources -- sales tax revenues that have dropped precipitously. It's going 
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> get worse for transit riders in Washington State if you don't act now. 
> Save
> Bus Service and urge your legislators to act now and support amendments to
> SB 6774.
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> Here's how transit cuts could affect you:
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> * King County Metro: In anticipation of a $213 million budget gap for
> 2010 and 2011, Metro has used reserves and raised fares, cancelled all
> capital projects for the next 4 years, and streamlined scheduling and
> routing to prevent service cuts; They are facing additional budget gaps in
> 2012 and 2013 so if no new revenue is found, they will have no choice but 
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> cut service.
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> * Community Transit: Snohomish County anticipates a $180 million loss
> of sales tax revenue through 2013. The agency is now forced to cut service 
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> total of 15%, which will include the elimination of all Sunday service as
> well as other changes in service across the county.
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> * Pierce Transit: Eliminated $5.7 million in expenditures in 2008 and
> $14.5 million in 2009 to fill a $17.5 million hole. If no new revenue is
> raised by 2012, they will be forced to cut service by up to 57%.
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> <http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=eTV2mqLeWNQlYrY2xwzb8
> L1rWQPqewnX> URGE YOUR REPRESENTATIVES to bring up for a vote and support
> Amendments 1347 and 1400 to SB 6774. Act NOW and Help Save Bus Service.
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> Jennifer Olegario
> Development and Outreach Associate
> Transportation Choices Coalition
> 811 1st Avenue, Suite 626
> Seattle, WA98104
> Phone: 206.329.2336
> Fax: 206.329.2705
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