Cincinnati Council only funds SORTA for a month

Jay Hanselman — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:15:14 +0000

Cincinnati Council voted Wednesday to fund the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority for just one month in the new year.

The action is part of the continuing battle between the city and SORTA about the use of the city’s transit fund.

Cincinnati argues it can be used for any transit related activity. But the agency says it’s only for Metro bus operations. SORTA has a lawsuit pending on the issue.

A Council Member asked City Solicitor John Curp why administrators are proposing a one-month funding ordinance.

Public Transit in Greater Cincinnati

Maryanne Zeleznik — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 05:31:00 +0000

Maryanne Zeleznik talks public transit and the Metro bus system with Sallie Hilvers, strategic communications director for SORTA/Metro.

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Cincinnati Council only funds SORTA for a month

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