Met Council's transit operations facing big deficit

People who use Metro Transit might be looking at cutbacks or fare increases as the Metropolitan Council grapples with a projected $89 million budget shortfall in its transportation operating budget over the next two years.

The regional planning body hopes that instead state lawmakers will provide a long-term source of revenue to pay for bus, light rail and other transportation services and projects, said Met Council Chairman Adam Duininck.

That revenue could come from a half-cent transit sales tax in the seven-county metro area.

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