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Jackson Space Transportation Authority updates on service disruptions

By Editorial Board Published August 6, 2025 2 Min Read
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Jackson Space Transportation Authority updates on service disruptions

Jackson, (MICH.) WLNS – The Jackson Space Transportation Authority (JATA) is reducing routes and formally says {that a} lower in federal funding has made operations and gear upgrades difficult.

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Residents instructed 6 Information that this alteration has made it more durable to journey within the metropolis.

“There are a lot of people who rely on the public transportation,” mentioned Jackson native Lisa Weathers.

As a consequence of an incoming 10-15% discount in Michigan’s public transit funding, JATA officers say this lower would characterize the bottom degree of state assist in operational historical past.

“We want to acknowledge and be transparent about the delay and services and know that it’s impacting individuals’ livelihoods in their daily lives,” mentioned Authorities and Neighborhood Supervisor Hunter Causie. “Right now, we’re experiencing a shortage in qualified drivers and mechanics as well as aging fleet.”

Weathers says JATA is her solely type of transportation, and the delays have affected her every day errands, akin to grocery runs and physician appointments.

“What I have to do is, before I get out and about, I have to call down here to see if it’s running every hour or 30 minutes, or not at all. So that way I will not get stuck on the other side of town,” Weathers mentioned. 

Causie is asking on neighborhood assist to assist save public transportation in Mid-Michigan.

“As a rural agency, it’s really impactful for our community, and we really just need again continue to call your lawmakers, call your policymakers, call your state representatives, your local reps, call your City Council members, and continue to advocate for why public transportation is needed in the state of Michigan,” Causie mentioned. 

Causie says JATA is actively working to deal with staffing shortages and provides that they’re internet hosting a job expo subsequent month on the YMCA to supply extra data on out there alternatives.

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