Quote Originally Posted by Plutonic Panda View Post
Unless I’m misinterpreting Hutch’s post, the RTA can’t get federal funding until stable dedicated revenue source is present. Maybe I misunderstood.

Even if this is the case, I wonder if they can at least apply and get provisional funding earmarked for when the time comes they can use it.
The FTA grant process requires submission of detailed, long-term financial plans, including documentation of revenue streams.

Transit system grant funding is often scarce and the demand is high. We won't get a placeholder. We'll have to prove we're ready to go.