Photo courtesy: The Incline Railway

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CARTA presented Phase One of a new Incline Master Development Plan during Thursday’s board meeting.

The first phase is described in the board packet as an eight-month feasibility study, intended to provide guidance on the Incline Railway’s future and help the agency plan its next steps.

The board reviewed financial data showing that Incline revenue is $237,000 below budget, while operating expenses were $98,000 favorable.

Board members also discussed procurement actions, including issuing a Request for Proposals for Incline concessions and ticket sales and approving a sole-source agreement with Brookville Services to replace an Incline railcar window.

CARTA officials emphasized the Incline Railway’s importance as a key so

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