Name
Navigating Transit’s Fiscal Cliff
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speakers
Peter Kersten, Regional Transportation Authority
Amanda Vandegrift, InfraStrategies LLC
David Baumgartner, Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
Stephanie Cutter, Chatham Area Transit Authority
Amanda Vandegrift, InfraStrategies LLC
David Baumgartner, Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
Stephanie Cutter, Chatham Area Transit Authority
Description
Transit agencies across the country — particularly those reliant on farebox revenue — face an oncoming crisis as COVID relief operating funds will run out over the next few years. Ridership is still on a slow path to recovery, while inflation and workforce challenges are putting significant strain on the cost side. Mitigating risk starts by understanding the problem, evaluating funding options and engaging and convincing stakeholders. Let’s walk through the steps, with case studies from agencies already doing this work. Because smart planning can help ensure a fiscal cliff doesn’t turn into a budget catastrophe.
Location Name
Maryvale B, 2nd Level
Full Address
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
340 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States
340 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States
Session Type
Session
Slide Deck
Survey
AICP CM
CM 1.5
Level
Advanced
Topic
Funding/Finance