加利福尼亚州批准590万澳元贷款 以拯救湾区过境工作和服务 California approves $590M loan to save Bay Area transit jobs and service.

加利福尼亚州已批准向海湾地区过境机构提供5.9亿美元的紧急贷款,以防止服务削减和裁员,防止在大流行病后骑车人数下降的情况下发生裁员。 California has approved a $590 million emergency loan for Bay Area transit agencies to prevent service cuts and layoffs amid post-pandemic ridership declines. 由大都会运输委员会管理的资金将帮助BART、Muni、Caltrain和AC Transport维持业务,而该区域则通过拟议的2026年《连接湾地区法》寻求长期解决办法——一项区域销售税,可在14年内产生9.8亿美元的收入。 The funds, managed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, will help BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit maintain operations while the region pursues a long-term solution through the proposed 2026 Connect Bay Area Act—a regional sales tax that could generate $980 million over 14 years. BART警告说,如果资金得不到保障,它可能关闭10至15个站点,并削减服务。 BART warns it may close 10 to 15 stations and cut service if funding is not secured. 该贷款必须偿还12年以上。 The loan must be repaid over 12 years.