Adjustment of Funding Formula for Small Rural Transit Services

Whereas operational costs for the provisions of rural transit services continue to escalate in this inflationary environment; And whereas BC Transit budget projections for existing small rural transit services appear to have a higher percentage cost increase for community partners than the Province: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the provincial government to consider the unique challenges faced by small rural transit services and consider the diverse needs of these communities; And be it further resolved that the provincial government through BC Transit adjust the funding formula for anticipated annual operational increases to a fair and equal cost-share formula between BC Transit and community partners.