Funding for mass transit growth has declined sharply due to a decrease in sales surtax collections. The Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust oversees surtax spending and was informed of the decline last week. April collections were nearly 14% below the same period in 2025, following decreases in the first and last quarters of the year.
The decline in funding may impact transit growth potential. The key factor in the tax decrease is the elimination of a sales tax on office supplies by the state. Further details on the decline and its impact are available from the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust.
The trust's executive director noted that the decrease in sales tax will make for a challenging year, with double-digit decreases expected, and advised a conservative approach to funds use.
