© 2024 Ideastream Public Media

1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(216) 916-6100 | (877) 399-3307

WKSU is a public media service licensed to Kent State University and operated by Ideastream Public Media.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

RTA Seeks Public Input For Study; Gas Tax Increase Proposal

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is stretched so thin, it isn't able to make anyone happy. That according to a consultant studying a system redesign by asking for public input. The question is this: Do you want service in a broader geographical region, or more frequent service in a more restricted system? Then, we’ll take a slight turn to another transportation topic: A funding crisis for Ohio road projects. Governor DeWine has proposed an 18-cents-per-gallon gas tax hike to fund infrastructure construction and repair. But none of it goes to public. Should lawmakers hike the gas tax and commit more money to transit?

For More Information:

RTA System Redesign Study

Joel Freilich, Acting Deputy General Manager, Operations, Director of Service Management, Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Amanda Woodrum, Senior Researcher, Policy Matters Ohio 
Karen Kasler, Statehouse News Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio/TV  
Keary McCarthy, Fix Our Roads Ohio, Executive Director, Ohio Mayors Alliance   
Will Tarter, Jr., Associate, Public Policy and External Affairs, The Center for Community Solutions 
Karen Kasler, Statehouse News Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio/TV