College Station city council is considering a funding request from the Brazos Transit District

This podcast contains comments from the July 16, 2024 College Station city council budget workshop meeting.

The College Station city council is the first local governing body to discuss a funding request from the Brazos Transit District (BTD) of more than $300,000 dollars to help make up for the loss of operating revenue from the federal government. 

The funding decrease was the result of Brazos County now being considered an urban county following the 2020 census as it applies to federal mass transit funding.

A College Station council majority during a July 16th budget workshop tentatively approved BTD's request, which has also been made but not been discussed by Brazos County commissioners or the Bryan city council.

Initiating the discussion during College Station council budget workshops was councilwoman Elizabeth Cunha, who rides BTD buses.

Another College Station councilmember who rides BTD buses, William Wright, was among councilmembers who sought more information from BTD and wants BTD routes that serves more College Station residents.

Councilman Bob Yancy received no support for his idea that the city provide bus service.

The College Station council holds its public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget during this Thursday's meeting (July 25).