HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-22-2020 Public comment - S. Creech - Streamline Budget - Please fully fund!From:Sarah Creech
To:Agenda
Subject:Streamline Budget - Please fully fund!
Date:Monday, June 22, 2020 10:53:32 AM
I am writing today to request that the City of Bozeman consider funding Streamline’s entire
$300,000 funding request. I believe public transit is a critical resource in our communitybecause it offers residents and visitors a way to not drive their cars every time they need to get
across town and is the only means of transportation for some residents. I live in Bozeman andwork in Belgrade, and would love to have a more environmentally friendly (and safe!) way to
get to and from work every day. My husband and I would consider going down to one vehiclebetween the two of us, if there were more public transportation options available.
Public transit plays an important role in helping our community make progress on its various
community plans, including the City of Bozeman’s Strategic Plan, Triangle Community Plan,the Bozeman Community Plan draft, the City of Bozeman Master Transportation Plan, and
more. As demonstrated by these plans, the City Commission values public transportation inthe Bozeman community. However, the City’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year does NOT
indicate that public transit is one of their priorities. Please support our community plans byfunding Streamline at a higher level now and into the future.
Sincerely,
Sarah Creech
421 W Lamme St. Unit A