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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-03-10

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Plain Language Summary

This bill allocates $800,000 in one-time funding from the state Highway Fund to the Greensboro Transit Agency for two purposes: $500,000 for the North/South Crossmax Orange Bus Route and $300,000 for a pilot program to transport high school juniors and seniors to Guilford Technical Community College campuses. The funding takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this funding improves public transportation access in Greensboro by expanding the bus route system and improving connectivity.
• •They contend the pilot program helps low-income and underserved high school students access higher education opportunities at no cost, reducing barriers to college attendance and workforce development in the Guilford County region.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that one-time funding ($800,000) does not provide sustainable, long-term support for transit operations, potentially creating programs that cannot be maintained after initial funding ends.
• •They may also question whether this is the best use of Highway Fund resources or whether local governments and transit agencies should cover these costs through their own budgets or federal grants.