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The Failure of Publicly Subsidized Transportation

By Scott Wenz

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Santa Barbara Current
Jul 28, 2025
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The promoters of MTD for over 20 years stated its “mission” was removing auto travel. What was the truth?

MTD was created to replace the old Santa Barbara Bus Company. It was and is specifically restricted from income other than agencies and government taxes contracting to providing transportation. Restricted to contract income and taxpayer subsidy, was …

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