Can Stimulus Funds be Used for Public Transit?

What’s happening? Worcester, MA is considering using federal stimulus funds for transportation. Worcester’s Congressperson says that the city has discretion over much of the funding.

Why is this important? The city is considering public transit options that include more on-demand options as well as zero cost options.

How will this be important? All cities will be grappling with how to best use stimulus funds be it for broadband, transit, healthcare or other funding needs.

MassLive via Governing | Worcester Considers Using Stimulus Funds for Public Transit