Trinity Metro transit agency will spend 36% more in fiscal year 2026 as costs for personnel, transportation services and needed equipment continue to rise — increases that are offset by millions more in expected revenue.

On Sept. 22, the board of directors approved a $222.3 million operating budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which started Oct. 1. That amount is a $58.6 million increase from the $163.7 million operating budget approved last year.

However, Trinity Metro officials said they expect to receive more than $229.6 million in revenue, the bulk of which will come from sales tax allocations of $135.5 million.

Chief Financial Officer Greg Jordan said revenue is increasing 2.1% over last year.

Additional revenue will come from $34.6 million in operating grants, $26.3 in capital grant

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