HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-13 - AGENDA REPORTS - ADJUST FARES EXPRESS BUSPUBLIC HEARING
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September 13, 1994
Adjust Fares on San Fernando Valley Express Bus Routes
Public Works
In February 1994, Santa Clarita Transit established three express bus routes between Santa
Clarita and the San Fernando Valley as an emergency response to the Northridge Earthquake.
As a result of stable ridership after freeway capacity was restored, these routes will continue in
operation.
At the time the routes were established, fares were established under emergency conditions
below the fares charged on Line 799 to Los Angeles, since the average trip on the three San
Fernando routes was shorter. The proposed fares are still lower than the fares charged to
Downtown Los Angeles, but are increased to better reflect the actual difference in travel
distance. Due to limitations in other funds for transit operations, it is important to increase the
percent of operating costs which are offset by fare revenues if these lines are to be retained as
permanent routes.
The proposed fares are shown on the attachment.
Open Public Hearing, receive testimony, and approve new fares on Lines 796,797, and 798.
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APPROVED
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Public Hearing Procedure
1. Mayor opens hearing
*States purpose of hearing
2. City Clerk reports on hearing notice
3. Staff report
4. Proponent Argument (30 minutes)
5. Opponent Argument (30 minutes)
6. Five-minute rebuttal (Proponent)
*Proponent
7. Mayor closes public testimony
8. Discussion by Council
9. Council decision
10. Mayor announces decision
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO
ADJUST PASSENGER FARES ON
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY EXPRESS BUS ROUTES
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
A public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita to
consider and receive protests relating to the intention of the Council to adjust passenger
fares charged on Lines 796, 797, and 798, the three express routes operating between
Santa Clarita and the San Fernando Valley. Adult cash fares would increase from $2,00
to $2..50, adult monthly passes from $65 to $80 and 20 -ride tickets from $40 to $50.
Cash and monthly pass fares for youth (5-17), seniors (60+) and disabled, currently 50%
of the adult fare would increase to be 50% of the new adult fares. There would be no
change in the transfer policy. This increase would be effective October 1, 1994,
The public hearing will be held by the City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers,
23920 Valencia Boulevard, First Floor, the 13th day of September, 1994, at or after
6:30 p.m.
Proponents, opponents and any interested persons may be heard on this matter at this
time, Further information may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's office, Santa
Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355,
Written protest may be filed by delivering same to the City Council at, or prior to, the
public hearing.
If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to
raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in
this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita at, or
prior to, the public hearing.
Dated:
Donna M. Grindey
City Clerk p �j
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Summary
of Proposed
Fare Changes
The following chart shows the existing and proposed fare structure for
bus service to the San Fernando Valley. If approved, fares would change
on October 1, 1994.
Fare Type
Existing
Proposed .
Adults
$2.00
$2.50
Student
$1.00
$1.25
Seniors and Disabled
$1.00
$1.25
20 -Ride Punch Ticket
$40.00
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Adult Monthly Pass
$65.00
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Student Monthly Pass
$32.50
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S/D Monthly Pass
$32.50
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InterAgency Transfer
$.25
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