OPINION: 'We need to collectively support the leaders who are championing this effort and back the initiatives that create long-term revenue to keep Tucson transit fare-free,' writes Demion Clinco, a community advocate and former state legislator.
Early in the pandemic, Tucson’s Mayor and Council made public transit free, providing a crucial service to riders, many of whom are essential workers. About every six months the City Council revisits the idea of fare-free transit. Sun Tran staff and City officials have run the numbers and met with partners to find ways to recover the approximately $10 million in annual revenue that might be collected at the fare box.
People are also reading… Our food, music, and stunning landscape have caught the attention of people around the world, landing us a spot on the New York Times list of 52 places to visit in 2023. After years of hard work by the current and previous mayors and councils, Visit Tucson, and community champions, Tucson’s tourism industry is neither fledgling nor fleeting. We can and should ask visitors to make a small, lasting investment in exchange for time spent here.
Personally, I like the idea of an ongoing impact fee for buildings with 20 or more units within a mile of the streetcar. These buildings have changed our skyline, were built because of the proximity to transit infrastructure that their residents directly benefit from, and are generating record profits.
As local governments enter their budget-setting season, now is the time to prioritize an investment in transit for our entire community. We need to collectively support the leaders who are championing this effort and back the initiatives that create long-term revenue to keep Tucson transit fare-free.Tags Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion
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