The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a $14 million agreement with the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) that included $11 million for fixed bus routes and paratransit services, and $3 million for Bus Rapid Transit services citywide.
“Public transportation is a top priority for our residents,” said Council President Darrell O’Quinn. “It’s something we see in every survey that’s conducted. I tell people all the time, we are not yet the city that we aspire to be and that these changes take time. As leaders, we’re not satisfied with where we are currently but we’re going to continue to push forward.”
Currently between 10 to 15 percent of residents in Birmingham do not have access to reliable transportation, an issue that underscores the importance of prioritizing and improving public transportation for residents who depend on them, say City leaders…