HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - DIAL A RIDE FARE CHANGE (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approv
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Item to be presented by:
Lynn M. Harris
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: July 9, 1996
SUBJECT: DIAL -A -RIDE FARE STRUCTURE CHANGE
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BACKGROUND
The Santa Clarita Transit dial -a -ride service currently generates approximately 2% of it's operating
costs from passenger fares. Staff has conducted surveys of similar, services and fare structures within
Los Angeles County. At this time, Santa Clarita has one of the lowest dial -a -ride fares, while
enjoying a much higher median household income than many areas charging higher fares. For
example, the dial -a -ride fare in Santa Clarita is $ .75, and in the Antelope Valley it is $1.50.
It is anticipated that Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) required dial -a -ride service improvements
will occur in Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley on October 1, 1996. These North County
changes are the sixth and final phase of a county wide program. These improvements will be fully
funded by Access Services, Incorporated (ASI), the state mandated agency responsible for meeting
ADA requirements. In all other areas of the county; ASI charges a $1.50 base fare.
At this time, staff plans to recommend an October 1st dial -a -ride base fare of $1,50, in order to
improve the farebox:recovery ratio, and also to be consistent with fares charged by ASI and the
Antelope Valley Transit Authority. Recommended fares to the San Fernando Valley and the
Antelope Valley (new service effective in October) will be $5.00 and $6.00; respectively,
We will continue to administer a reduced fare multi -ride ticket program through the Senior Center
for customers who meet income requirements. Additionally, no senior/disabled fare changes for local
fixed -route bus service are planned, and the senior/disabled $ .25 fare will remain unchanged. In the
interim, staff will meet with affected parties during the summer and return with specific
recommendations for action at the August Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept report for information purposes only.
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