CATA facing $12 million budget shortfall, could see service reductions

Bus service in the Lansing area could face significant cuts next year as the Capital Area Transportation Authority faces a budget shortfall of about $12 million.

CATA CEO Brad Funkhouser says the deficit is caused by “plummeting” state and federal grants.

He says CATA should be able to continue existing service without major disruptions for about a year as they have been saving and investing their regular revenue while using leftover federal funds received during the COVID-19 pandemic…

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