Dec 8 Local News Meetings On TARC Cuts Begin The Transit Authority of River City—or TARC—has begun holding public meetings on proposed service cuts. By Gabe Bullard Dec 8 Local News Meetings On TARC Cuts Begin Gabe Bullard
Nov 24 Local News TARC Considers Route Cuts, Elimination Because of a decrease in revenue from occupational taxes, the Transit Authority of River City – or TARC – is proposing the elimination of about ten routes and cuts to some twenty others. Executive Director Barry Barker says officials tried to select routes that have low ridership or those that have alternate lines. He says […] By Stephanie Crosby Nov 24 Local News TARC Considers Route Cuts, Elimination Stephanie Crosby
Nov 9 Local News TARC Rolls Out New Buses The Transit Authority of River City is putting 17 new buses into service, replacing about ten-percent of its fleet. TARC Executive Director Barry Barker says the clean diesel buses cost $332,000 each and were purchased with a combination of local, state and federal funds. Barker says the buses are not as environmentally friendly as the […] By Rick Howlett Nov 9 Local News TARC Rolls Out New Buses Rick Howlett
Aug 25 Local News TARC Spends ARRA Funds on Annex A $4.6-million dollar construction project is underway at the Transit Authority of River City – or TARC. The project is funded by federal stimulus money. Ground has already been broken on the project, which is being touted as one of the largest stimulus projects in the area. TARC Board Chairman Cedric Powell says the 14-thousand […] By Stephanie Crosby Aug 25 Local News TARC Spends ARRA Funds on Annex Stephanie Crosby
Aug 4 Local News Flooding Disrupts TARC Bus Services The morning’s flooding has city busses running behind schedule. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. The Transit Authority of River City or TARC is reporting that this morning’s flooding has disrupted bus schedules and even prevented some busses from getting on the road, says TARC spokesperson Nina Walfoort. “Almost all of our buses are on some amount […] By Elizabeth Kramer Aug 4 Local News Flooding Disrupts TARC Bus Services Elizabeth Kramer
Jun 8 Local News TARC Considers Major Cuts, Fare Increases The Transit Authority of River City – TARC – is looking at revising its budget for the next fiscal year to compensate for a projected 1.4% decrease in occupational tax revenues. The TARC board met in special session today to discuss how to deal with a projected shortfall of $2.6-million dollars. Executive Director Barry Barker […] By Stephanie Crosby Jun 8 Local News TARC Considers Major Cuts, Fare Increases Stephanie Crosby
May 11 State of Affairs What's New at TARC? If you’ve heard about TARC in the news lately, it’s probably about where the buses won’t take you: the Kentucky Derby. This was the first year that Derby shuttles were chartered by a private company instead of the Transit Authority of the River City. But, nevertheless, TARC continues to provide comprehensive service across the Louisville Metro area on a daily basis. Listen to the Show By Robin Fisher May 11 State of Affairs What's New at TARC? Robin Fisher
Apr 13 Local News Public Meetings This Week for Proposed TARC Changes Three public meetings this week will detail proposed changes to TARC routes in Louisville and southern Indiana. The meetings start tomorrow at the Main Library Branch. TARC Director Barry Barker says one of the major changes is the addition of a new route, the Southern Indiana Express. “That’s going to be an I-65 express […] By Stephanie Crosby Apr 13 Local News Public Meetings This Week for Proposed TARC Changes Stephanie Crosby
Mar 12 Local News TARC, Metro Housing Get First Stimulus Dollars Louisville’s first projects to be funded with federal stimulus dollars have been announced. More than $17 million will go to the Transit Authority of River City for, among other things, construction of a maintenance facility on West Broadway, improvements to existing maintenance buildings and the purchase of 10 hybrid buses. Congressman John Yarmuth of Louisville […] By Rick Howlett Mar 12 Local News TARC, Metro Housing Get First Stimulus Dollars Rick Howlett
Dec 1 Local News TARC Considers Commuter Rail The agency that runs Louisville’s bus system wants to look into creating a commuter rail line to the Fort Knox area. TARC hosted a trial run for lawmakers and other officials last month, and spokesperson Nina Walfoort says it got the ball rolling. “There was enough interest that TARC decided we would pursue a study […] By Stephanie Crosby Dec 1 Local News TARC Considers Commuter Rail Stephanie Crosby