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Legislature Approves Record Funding for Transit in 2024

The Michigan Legislature, in completing action on the 2024 state budget during the final week of June, approved record funding for Public Transportation, including an increase of $15 million in the Local Bus Operating line item over 2023 record numbers, as well as a special one-time appropriation of an additional $45 million for public transportation bus operations, bringing the total increase to $60 million for 2024 for bus operating activities.  In addition, there is a substantial investment in the bus capital line item of over $30 million toward matching available federal funding for buses, facilities and other capital spending.  There are also other line items that positively increase funding for public transportation-related functions of state government.

Legislature Approves Record Funding for Transit in 2024

The Michigan Legislature, in completing action on the 2024 state budget during the final week of June, approved record funding for Public Transportation, including an increase of $15 million in the Local Bus Operating line item over 2023 record numbers, as well as a special one-time appropriation of an additional $45 million for public transportation bus operations, bringing the total increase to $60 million for 2024 for bus operating activities.  In addition, there is a substantial investment in the bus capital line item of over $30 million toward matching available federal funding for buses, facilities and other capital spending.  There are also other line items that positively increase funding for public transportation-related functions of state government.

Gladwin Transit Driver Wins National Award

Deanna Hughes, a driver with Gladwin City/County Transit in Gladwin MI, has won second place nationally in the Small Bus Roadeo held in conjunction with the Community Transportation Association of America 2023 annual meeting in Oklahoma City.  Ms. Hughes won the second place award for her outstanding ability in competition against drivers from throughout the nation. Ms. Hughes is pictured with the trophy she received for her outstanding skills on Sunday, May 21 at the event in Oklahoma.  Congratulations Deanna and Gladwin C/C Transit for another great performance at Nationals!

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