How much funding is there for BRT? Is the District confident that the unfounded amount can be raised?
After final route alignment selection, and sufficient negotiation with city partners the BRT project will cost under $250 Million dollars, which is compliant with the Federally mandated maximum limit for Small Starts funding. For capital elements of the project, AC Transit current has funding commitments of just over $100 million available for the BRT Project. The project is also competitive for an additional $75 million in federal Small Starts funding from the Federal Transit Agency (FTA). Finally, AC Transit has tentative commitments of local and state funding for the remaining $75 million needed for project completion. AC Transit continues to explore additional funding and is confident that it can be obtained.
