Leadership Tuscaloosa Raising Funds For New Bus Stops

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama this week announced that the Leadership Tuscaloosa Class of 2024 has launched a community service project to address inadequate coverage of Tuscaloosa Transit's bus stops.

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Dubbed ShelterUp Tuscaloosa, the initiative is in collaboration with the Tuscaloosa Mental Health Alliance's past efforts as Leadership Tuscaloosa hopes to significantly increase the number of Tuscaloosa Transit shelters by less than 15%.

Leadership Tuscaloosa says it aims to secure tax-deductible donations from individuals, organizations, and businesses, with the estimated cost for one covered bus stop and its installation coming in at roughly $2,000. Organizers said this includes a 6-by-10 concrete pad, 5-by-10 covered shelter, commercial garbage bin, and ADA non-slip pad.

What's more, Leadership Tuscaloosa pointed out that the Federal Transit Administration will cover 80% of a bus stop shelter's cost if the remaining 20% is funded.

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