UTA Audit: Part 2
More Lowlights:
(2) 4.5% of traffic using some form of mass transit. The most opptimistic estimates put usage of mass transit at 7% in 2030. The problem is given population increases over that same time, mass transit is going to do little or nothing to reduce congestion, and if bus use goes up, pollution will actually be worse as car emissions are reduced by technology.
(3) Lack of independence and lack of accountability: the state audit found that:
“We are concerned about the strength of the board’s oversight. We question whether the board is prepared to ask questions regarding such matters as the adequacy of ridership data, the level of taxpayer subsidy, and whether UTA has an appropriate pricing strategy.”
