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Public transit systems ‘on the edge of a cliff’ amid funding shortfalls - PBS News Hour - Segments

Public transit systems ‘on the edge of a cliff’ amid funding shortfalls - PBS News Hour - Segments

Update: 2025-09-28
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A shortfall in federal funding is threatening public transportation systems across the country. As pandemic-era government support runs out and with inflation added to the mix, local governments are saddled with deficits, leading to reduced services and increased fares. Ali Rogin speaks with Philip Plotch, principal researcher and senior fellow at the Eno Center for Transportation, for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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Public transit systems ‘on the edge of a cliff’ amid funding shortfalls - PBS News Hour - Segments

Public transit systems ‘on the edge of a cliff’ amid funding shortfalls - PBS News Hour - Segments