City Council Agenda and Packet 1976 11 04

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Est 23. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT SET STATEMENT • PROPOSED 1977 BUDGET OVERVIEW The proposed 1977 budget reflects an adjustment of transit development efforts in light of the urban Mass Transportation Administration's recent announcement that federal funding support for eeginesring or construction of rapid transit in this region would be premature at this tine, but that expanded financial support for bus improvements and for the advance acquisition of rapid transit right-of-way, station loca- tions, and maintenance and storage facilities can be anticipated in the near term. Funds which had been programmed for the implementation of rapid transit during 1976 and 1977 are allocated to other programs so that ad valorem levies can be eliminated on a one-time basis during 1917. Other significant economies are achieved throw the reduction of salaried staff at the RID central offices, and the termination of several consulting contracts. Emphasis is placed on continued improve- ments in the productivity of the transit system through the moderniza- tion of equipment and facilities, the installation of advanced maintenance end inventory control systems, and the application of transportation . systems management techniques. The commitment of the region to the progressive development of high quality transit is maintained through six corridor design projects and through the advance acquisition of right-of-way. 1976 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS During 1976, the Regional Transportation District successfully accom- plished its major program objectives involving service improvements, facilities construction, agency management, and the preparation and • n. , f. . -y �.. .. ,:.. :: : .• ti ••w a to wall i # .