The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority’s budget for fiscal year 2026 will continue the work of fixing a “chronically underfunded” foundation while formally exploring ways to increase revenue. The goal is to protect fixed route fares even as the organization grows in demand and ridership.
“We did not get all the funding we needed last year to do that work,” said President and CEO Charles Frazier at the board meeting on Thursday.
Mr. Frazier and board Chair Johan de ... more