a glorious Monday to you all, here is the latest MBTA budget doc that I am going to try to read through without getting upset: https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2020-10-19-fmcb-18-fy21-22-budget-update.pdf">https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/def...
they got to $60m in non service savings, mostly via bond refinancing. disappointing lack of big ideas here (GL OPO, CR staffing)
but with more data we need to reassess the next 9 months of fare revenue and build out more scenarios...
good news! we saved about $30m in CARES in FY20
bad news, $30m in FEMA $ is now mysteriously delayed out of budget
bad news, $30m in FEMA $ is now mysteriously delayed out of budget
this whole document is frustrating because it feels like making adj to reach a desired end (we have money issues!) not our best estimate of the future