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4/22/80 CP-70 CITRAN FARES
PROPOSAL PROPOSEDC Y MANAGER'S REVIEW
Bob B L
The Fort Worth Public Transportation Advisory Committee sponsored a public hearing
on Monday, March 31, 1980 to gain citizen input to a proposed new fare structure." -
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for CITRAN. Numerous comments were obtained at the public hearing and at a subse-
quent PTAC meeting on increasing the fares charged for public transportation in the
Fort Worth Urbanized Area.
The current and proposed fares, which were presented at the public hearing, are
summarized below:
Type of Fare Current Proposed
Regular, Adult Cash Fare- 40C 50C
Prepurchased tokens- 37-1/2(,% 45(,%
)0-1 Monthly pass:
Regular - $15,00 $20.00
Employer Discount Program- $10.00 $15.00
Elderly/Handicapped- N/A $10.00
Regular, Elderly/Handicapped Fare- 20C 25(,%
Regular, Child/Student Fare 20C 25C
Express, Adult Cash Fare- 75C 75C
Express Monthly Pass:
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CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
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POLICY PROPOSAL (cont'd)
' Regular- $15.00 $25.00
Employer Discount Program- N/A $20.00
The new fares, if approved by Council, could become effective on Thursday, May 1,
1980. A net savings of approximately $90,000 in City cash contribution is esti-
mated for the remainder of fiscal year 1979-80 if the fare increase is implemented
on May 1st. If the new fares are implemented on or before October 1, 1980, and the
existing service level is maintained, a net savings of some $300,000 in City cash
contributions could be realized for fiscal year 1980-81.
After considerable discussion and debate, the Fort Worth Public Transportation
Advisory Committee at their regular meeting on Thursday, April 10, 1980, recommended
increasing the fares effective on May 1, 1980. Considerable discussion by the Com-
mittee was held prior to formulating the recommendation regarding the potential impact
of a fare increase, at this time, on the outcome of the election for the proposed
Lone Star Transportation Authority.
It is proposed that the new fare structure, as recommended by the Public Trans-
portation Advisory Committee, be delayed until the future role of the Lone Star
Transportation Authority is determined by the citizens at the August 9th referendum.
In addition, it is recommended that the Fort Worth City Council strongly encourage
the Western Sub-Regional Board, of the Lone Star Transportation Authority, to make
every effort to hold the line on CITRAN Fares to encourage further ridership increases
and more utilization of public transit in the Urbanized Area.
_City Manager's Comment
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City Manager concurs with this proposal. CITY vo� I IL
City Attorney's Comment
No known legal implications.
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