[Nfbk] Fwd: TARC board approves fare increases effective July 1

[Scott Spaulding]

Scott Spaulding
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> From: "Transit Authority Of River City" <info at ridetarc.org>
> Date: May 22, 2012 12:31:00 PM EDT
> To: <spaulding.scott at gmail.com>
> Subject: TARC board approves fare increases effective July 1
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> TARC board approves
> fare increases effective July 1
> Service reduction
> proposals remain under review
> TARC's Board of Directors
> today approved across-the-board fare increases that will take effect July 1 to
> help offset a projected $4.6 million deficit.
> 
> The base fare for a one-way
> trip will increase from $1.50 to $1.75 and a monthly pass will cost $50
> compared to the current $42 rate. One-way fare for TARC3 service for
> individuals with disabilities will increase from $2.50 to $3.00.
> 
> TARC has not raised fares
> across-the-board in four years, although two years ago express route fees
> increased. The new rates are comparable to public transportation fares in other
> cities, includingCincinnati andIndianapolis.
> 
> TARC proposed the fare
> increases on Apr. 24 along with service reductions - including the elimination
> of nine express routes -  to address a
> deficit caused by expenses increasing at a faster rate that revenue growth. A
> public comment period on the proposals ended on Friday.
> 
> TARC is taking another look
> at service reductions proposals based on public comment, said J. Barry Barker,
> TARC's executive director.
> 
> ""We know fare increases and
> service reductions will make taking TARC an inconvenient option for many people
> and are doing everything we can to address our budget shortfall with the least
> amount of negative impact," he said.
> 
> TARC received 712 comments through
> e-mail, postal mail, by phone and at six public meetings held last week. The
> meetings were attended by a total of 152 people. Barker said 47 comments were
> received about the fare increase proposal, with most everyone voicing
> objections. The vast majority of other comments were from passengers asking for
> the route they ride to be spared from elimination or change that would reduce
> service.
> 
> TARC tickets and passes reflecting
> the new prices will be available for purchase in mid-June online and at other
> locations that now sell TARC tickets and passes. 
> 
> Passengers are encouraged to
> use new tickets beginning July 1, although they may use old tickets and pay the
> additional increased fare amount when they board through July 31. All old
> tickets will be void after July 31.
> 
> Once new tickets are
> available, old tickets may be exchanged with payment of the amount of the
> increase in fare for new tickets at TARC headquarters, 1000 W. Broadway.
> 
> For updates, passengers can
> visit
> http://www.ridetarc.org/ 
> www.ridetarc.org  and sign up for e-mail
> alerts or call customer service 585-1234 or TTY: 213-3240.
> 
> Below are details on fare
> increases:
> 
> Current Fares
> 
> Fares effective July 1
> 
> 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
> 
> TARC3 5-Ride Strip
> 
> $12.50
> 
> $15.00
> 
> MonthlyPass:
> 
> $42.00
> 
> $50.00
> 
> Express Passes:
> 
> $80.00
> 
> $85.00
> 
> Express Fare:
> 
> $2.50
> 
> $2.75
> 
> 10-Ride Tickets:
> 
> $12.50
> 
> $15.00
> 
> Special 10 Ride*:
> 
> $7.50
> 
> $8.00
> 
> One-day pass:
> 
> $3.00
> 
> $3.50
> 
> *Fixed
> route only, TARC ID required. However, no ID is required for students in middle
> and grade schools.
> 
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