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flag California approves $590M loan to save Bay Area transit jobs and service.

flag California has approved a $590 million emergency loan for Bay Area transit agencies to prevent service cuts and layoffs amid post-pandemic ridership declines. flag The funds, managed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, will help BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit maintain operations while the region pursues a long-term solution through the proposed 2026 Connect Bay Area Act—a regional sales tax that could generate $980 million over 14 years. flag BART warns it may close 10 to 15 stations and cut service if funding is not secured. flag The loan must be repaid over 12 years.

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