Michigan transit providers warn against cuts as funding fails to keep pace with rising expenses

Michigan transit providers warn against cuts as funding fails to keep pace with rising expenses

CATA bus, downtown Lansing | Susan J. DemasAs the state budget process stretches on, members of the Michigan Public Transit Association are calling on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders to ensure any deal they may reach on road funding includes support for public transportation services.  Alongside federal and public funding, Michigan’s public transit systems receive funding from the state based on their eligible operating ex…