Apr 7 Commentary Strange Fruit: Poverty And Public Transit In Louisville WFPL city reporter Amina Elahi talks about how bus routes affect the lives of those who rely on them. By Laura Ellis Apr 7 Commentary Strange Fruit: Poverty And Public Transit In Louisville Laura Ellis
Apr 3 The Next Louisville The Next Louisville: When Bus Routes Determine Job Prospects In Louisville, taking a bus often means making a significant time investment. And experts and observers say a lack of extensive transit options can keep people from job opportunities. By Amina Elahi Apr 3 The Next Louisville The Next Louisville: When Bus Routes Determine Job Prospects Amina Elahi
Dec 2 Community Don’t Expect TARC And PARC To Merge Anytime Soon Heads of both agencies are expected to respond to an earlier request from the council to explore the possibility of any synergies between the agencies. By Jacob Ryan Dec 2 Community Don’t Expect TARC And PARC To Merge Anytime Soon Jacob Ryan
Jul 31 Community TARC Seeks Public Comment On New Fare Collection System This year, riders will get a new smart card to pay for trips and will also be able to scan their smart phones as a payment option. By Roxanne Scott Jul 31 Community TARC Seeks Public Comment On New Fare Collection System Roxanne Scott
Jun 13 Community TARC Wins $2.5 Million Grant For New Riverport Bus Route Mayor Fischer and other officials Tuesday announced TARC as the recipient of a $2.5 million federal grant for the Riverport Circulator Project. By Kyeland Jackson Jun 13 Community TARC Wins $2.5 Million Grant For New Riverport Bus Route Kyeland Jackson
Jan 10 Community Curious Louisville: Why Did Our Streetcars Go Away? And Can We Bring Them Back? Several listeners asked, as part of our Curious Louisville series, what happened to streetcars in the past, and could they have a future here? By Erica Peterson Jan 10 Community Curious Louisville: Why Did Our Streetcars Go Away? Erica Peterson
Jan 4 Community Listen To One Louisvillian’s Unforgettable Story Of Redemption Williams grew up riding TARC. But a trip he took one fall day in 1990 was anything but usual. And it served to frame the rest of his life. By Jacob Ryan and R.G. Dunlop Jan 4 Community Listen To One Louisvillian's Unforgettable Story Of Redemption Jacob Ryan and R.G. Dunlop
Oct 26 Community New Campaign Aims To Encourage You To Serve Jury Duty The effort is funded by a grant from the Louisville Bar Foundation. It includes online videos about how jury service works and advertisements on TARC buses. By Rick Howlett Oct 26 Community New Campaign Aims To Encourage You To Serve Jury Duty Rick Howlett
Mar 29 Community TARC Cancels Contract With Electronic Fare System Company TARC's director said he wants to recoup some of the funds for what he called non-performance and said he is considering a lawsuit against the manufacturer. By Jacob Ryan Mar 29 Community TARC Cancels Contract With E-Fare Company Jacob Ryan
May 22 Local News TARC Approves Fare Increases, Service Reductions Under Review The board of directors for the Transit Authority of River City approved across-the-board fare increases that will take effect July 1 to help offset a projected $4.6 million budget shortfall. Base fare for a one-way trip will increase from $1.50 to $1.75 and a monthly pass will cost $50 compared to the current $42 rate. […] By WFPL News May 22 Local News TARC Approves Fare Increases, Service Reductions Under Review WFPL News
May 14 Local News TARC Schedules Public Meetings on Route Changes, Fare Increase The Transit Authority of River City will hold a series of public meetings this week on proposed route changes and fare increases. TARC’s revenue relies on the city occupational tax. As that’s declined, fuel, healthcare and pension costs have gone up, leaving TARC with a $4.6 million shortfall. To close the gap, the authority has proposed […] By Gabe Bullard May 14 Local News TARC Schedules Public Meetings on Route Changes, Fare Increase Gabe Bullard
Apr 25 Local News TARC Proposes Fare Increases, Service Cuts to Balance Budget The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is proposing a hike in bus fares, the elimination of nine express routes and other service changes to offset a projected $4.6 million budget shortfall next fiscal year. Officials will seek public input on the proposed changes at six pubic meetings to be held May 15-17. “With fuel […] By Rick Howlett Apr 25 Local News TARC Proposes Fare Increases, Service Cuts to Balance Budget Rick Howlett
Mar 5 Local News TARC to Unveil New Website This Week The Transit Authority of River City will unveil a redesigned website later this week with a look that officials say will enhance visibility and improve scheduling pages. The new website will also include a scrolling news section, links to social media sites and better overall visibility for users who want to access it at home […] By WFPL News Mar 5 Local News TARC to Unveil New Website This Week WFPL News
Feb 27 Local News TARC Negotiating New Contract for Disabled Rider Service The Transit Authority of River City will soon enter talks for a new contract for the agency’s TARC3 service. TARC3 is for people who can’t ride standard buses. The vehicles visit riders’ homes and the schedules and routes are adjusted to create the most convenient service possible. But even though it’s convenient, the service isn’t the […] By Gabe Bullard Feb 27 Local News TARC Negotiating New Contract for Disabled Rider Service Gabe Bullard
Jan 11 Local News TARC Uses Federal Funds to Continue Service on Popular Routes The Transit Authority of River City has received another $1 million federal grant to continue more frequent bus service on popular routes. Mayor Greg Fischer says the county has seen a 20 percent ridership increase on routes 18 and 23, which cover Dixie and Preston highways and Broadway and Bardstown Road. Both routes carry nearly […] By Devin Katayama Jan 11 Local News TARC Uses Federal Funds to Continue Service on Popular Routes Devin Katayama