[Nfbk] TARC seeks input on proposed service changes, fare increases

Sat Apr 28 18:59:06 UTC 2012

I've tried but the answer is always that this is a Kentucky bus system and
we should be glad they provide any Indiana service at all.

Cindy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nickie Pearl
> Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 1:32 PM
> To: NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] TARC seeks input on proposed service 
> changes,fare increases
> 
> 
> Cindy,  You are correct!  Make sure to have your concerns heard.
> 
> Nickie
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: slerythema
> Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 1:19 PM
> To: 'NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Nfbk] TARC seeks input on proposed service changes,fare 
> increases
> 
> I must be really dumb but:
> 
> "the
> > level
> > of overall service in Indiana unchanged"
> 
> Can't possibly be true when you are cutting all of the 
> express routes which is half of the service in Indiana. The 
> two regular bus routes do not even hit all of the major 
> shopping areas. At this rate, it won't be long before I no 
> longer have Tarc3 service because it won't go any where in Indiana.
> 
> Cindy Sheets
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf Of Nickie Pearl
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 7:48 PM
> > To: NFB of Kentucky
> > Subject: [Nfbk] TARC seeks input on proposed service changes, fare 
> > increases
> >
> >
> > Hello,
> >     Greater Louisville public transportation and TARC3 
> users, please 
> > see below for proposed route and fare changes.
> >
> > Thank You!
> > Nickie
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Kevin Pearl
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 6:43 PM
> > To: Reni Jackson ; Nickie Pearl
> > Subject: Fwd: TARC seeks input on proposed service changes,
> > fare increases
> >
> >
> > >
> > > TARC seeks input on
> > > proposed service changes, fare increases
> > > Six
> > > public meetings set for May 15-17
> > > TARC is proposing raising
> > > fares and making service changes, including elimination of nine 
> > > express routes,
> > > to offset a projected $4.6 million budget shortfall next
> > fiscal year which
> > > begins July 1.
> > >
> > > The changes are proposed at
> > > a time when ridership is increasing and TARC is improving
> > service on
> > > some routes with targeted federal funding, TARC Executive
> > Director J.
> > > Barry Barker said. TARC will continue using federal funds
> > to provide
> > > 15-minute bus arrival
> > > service on two major routes - Broadway andBardstown Road 
> (Rt. #23) 
> > > andDixie and Preston Highways (Rt. #18). TARC is 
> optimistic it will 
> > > have additional targeted funding to expand frequent
> > bus arrival
> > > times toFourth Street
> > > (Rt. #4) next fiscal year, Barker said. The frequent and
> > fare-free trolley
> > > service downtown will also continue
> > > with the help of contributions from business 
> organizations, he said.
> > >
> > > "We simply do not have the
> > > operating revenue to continue the level of service we now provide 
> > > everywhere because of rising expenses for fuel, health care, 
> > > pensions and
> > other costs,"
> > > Barker said.
> > > "The proposed changes are designed to
> > > keep as much service as possible to meet the greatest 
> needs with a 
> > > balanced budget."
> > >
> > > The fare increases would
> > > take effect July 1 and changes to routes would begin Aug. 
> 12, under 
> > > the proposal.
> > >
> > > "We encourage public
> > > feedback on all the proposals and we will carefully
> > consider comments
> > > before
> > > any decisions are final," Barker said.
> > >
> > > TARC's Board of Directors
> > > earlier this week approved an upcoming annual budget including 
> > > proposed fare
> > > increases and route changes. The Board
> > > is expected to take final action on a rate increase at a
> > regular scheduled
> > > meeting on May 21 when TARC also expects to finalize
> > schedule changes.
> > >
> > > Under the proposal, one-way
> > > adult fare would increase from $1.50 to $1.75 and a monthly
> > pass would
> > > increase
> > > from $42 to $50. The proposed rates are
> > > in line with public transportation fares charged inIndianapolis 
> > > andCincinnati where one-way adult fare is already $1.75.
> > > TARC has not raised its base fare since 2008.
> > >
> > > Barker said the proposed route
> > > changes are based on an analysis of ridership trends and 
> operating 
> > > costs. TARC
> > > currently operates 46 routes in Jefferson, Bullitt and
> > Oldham counties
> > > inKentucky and Clark and Floyd counties inIndiana. The 
> nine express 
> > > routes proposed for elimination out of a total of 16
> > express routes have
> > > experienced low ridership and high operating costs, Barker said.
> > >
> > > One other route, #74-Jeffersonville, would also be
> > eliminated as part
> > > of a major restructuring of TARC service inSouthern
> > Indiana, under the
> > > proposed changes.
> > >
> > > The proposed Indiana service
> > > is designed to better address population and employment
> > centers, with
> > > the
> > > level
> > > of overall service in Indiana unchanged, Barker said. The
> > proposed service
> > > would extend toRiverRidgeCommerceCenter inEasternClarkCounty and 
> > > theVeterans Parkway corridor betweenJeffersonville 
> andClarksville.  
> > > Routes will
> > continue to
> > > cross the river but
> > > theSouthern Indiana express routes are among
> > > those proposed for elimination.
> > >
> > > "We are working hard to make
> > > our service as responsive to the needs as possible," Barker said, 
> > > adding that ridership
> > > is up about 10 percent compared to last year and demand is
> > expected to
> > > continue
> > > to grow as more people seek relief from rising gas prices.
> > >
> > > Barker said downtown
> > > business organizations are continuing to contribute funds 
> to offset 
> > > costs relating to TARC's two fare-free and frequent 
> trolley service 
> > > routes which will continue to operate without changes.
> > >
> > > In the coming year, Barker
> > > noted, TARC will use federal grant funds to add a new
> > electronic fare
> > > collection system and 16 new clean-diesel buses to the fleet.
> > >
> > > "We're a vital part of the
> > > community and people depend on us everyday to get to 
> work, school, 
> > > medical appointments and to access what life has to offer.
> > For many
> > > people, we are their lifeline. We are going to do
> > everything we can to
> > > continue to provide the best service possible," Barker said.
> > >
> > > Six public meetings are
> > > scheduled from May 15-17.  Pursuant to
> > > the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, 
> > > including the
> > > provision of information in an alternative format, will be
> > provided for
> > > qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.  Language 
> > > translators will also be provided upon request.  Please call 
> > > 561-5112 or 561-5115 with specific information on your needs.
> > >
> > > Below are the proposed route
> > > changes and fare increases. Descriptions of the route
> > changes can be
> > > found
> > > at
> > > http://www.ridetarc.org/
> > > www.ridetarc.org .
> > >
> > > Routes proposed for elimination:
> > >
> > > #37x - Iroquois-Fairdale
> > > Express
> > >
> > > #38x -Deering Road Express
> > >
> > > #45x -Okolona
> > > Express
> > >
> > > # 49x -Westport Road Express
> > >
> > > #53x - Breckenridge Express
> > >
> > > #54x - Manslick Express
> > >
> > > #65x -Southern
> > > Indiana Express
> > >
> > > #68x - Prospect Express
> > >
> > > #73x -Charlestown Road Express
> > >
> > > #74 -JeffersonvillePark
> > > and Ride
> > >
> > > Routes with proposed service adjustments:
> > >
> > > #18 - Preston St.-CampTaylor
> > >
> > > #22 - Twenty-Second Street
> > >
> > > #29 - Eastern Parkway
> > >
> > > #31 -Middletown
> > >
> > > #50x -Dixie
> > > Express
> > >
> > >
> > > #55 - Westport Road
> > >
> > > #71 -Jeffersonville
> > >
> > > #72 - Clarksville-New Albany
> > >
> > > New proposed route:
> > >
> > > Route #82 would
> > > operate exclusively in Southern Indiana, linking  New 
> > > Albany,Jeffersonville andClarksville.
> > >
> > > Proposed
> > > Rate Increases:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Current Rates
> > >
> > > Proposed Rates
> > >
> > > Adult Cash Fare:
> > >
> > > $1.50
> > >
> > > $1.75
> > >
> > > Student Ages 6-17:
> > >
> > > $.75
> > >
> > > $.80
> > >
> > > Senior Citizens:
> > >
> > > $.75
> > >
> > > $.80
> > >
> > > Citizens w/disabilities
> > >
> > > $.75
> > >
> > > $.80
> > >
> > > Circulators:
> > >
> > > $.50
> > >
> > > $.75
> > >
> > > TARC3:
> > >
> > > $2.50
> > >
> > > $3.00
> > >
> > > MonthlyPass:
> > >
> > > $42.00
> > >
> > > $50.00
> > >
> > > Express Passes:
> > >
> > > $80.00
> > >
> > > $85.00
> > >
> > > Express Fare:
> > >
> > > $2.50
> > >
> > > $2.75
> > >
> > > 10-Ride Tickets:
> > >
> > > $12.50
> > >
> > > $15.00
> > >
> > > * effective July 1
> > >
> > > Other ways to comment:
> > >
> > > Email:
> > > mailto:info at ridetarc.org
> > > info at ridetarc.org
> > > Phone: 502/561-5112
> > > Twitter:
> > > http://www.twitter.com/ridetarc
> > > www.twitter.com/ridetarc
> > > Facebook:
> > > http://www.facebook.com/ridetarc http://www.facebook.com/ridetarc
> > > Mail: TARC, Union Station,
> > > 1000 W. Broadway,Louisville,KY40203
> > > For more information and to sign up for TARC's e-news 
> service, visit 
> > > http://www.ridetarc.org/ www.ridetarc.org .
> > >
> > >
> > >
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