<html><head></head><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div><br><br>Scott Spaulding<div>Sent from my iPad</div></div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> "Transit Authority Of River City" <<a href="mailto:info@ridetarc.org">info@ridetarc.org</a>><br><b>Date:</b> May 22, 2012 12:31:00 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> <<a href="mailto:spaulding.scott@gmail.com">spaulding.scott@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>TARC board approves fare increases effective July 1</b><br><br></div></blockquote><div></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><span>To view this email as a web page, go to the link below, or copy and paste it into your browser's address window.</span><br><span><a href="http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe4b16787c630c747612&m=ff2a13757c64&ls=fdea167876610274761d7471&l=fec5157172610378&s=fe241073776d007d701d77&jb=ffcf14&ju=">http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe4b16787c630c747612&m=ff2a13757c64&ls=fdea167876610274761d7471&l=fec5157172610378&s=fe241073776d007d701d77&jb=ffcf14&ju=</a></span><br><span></span><br><span>TARC board approves</span><br><span>fare increases effective July 1</span><br><span>Service reduction</span><br><span>proposals remain under review</span><br><span>TARC's Board of Directors</span><br><span>today approved across-the-board fare increases that will take effect July 1 to</span><br><span>help offset a projected $4.6 million deficit.</span><br><span></span><br><span>The base fare for a one-way</span><br><span>trip will increase from $1.50 to $1.75 and a monthly pass will cost $50</span><br><span>compared to the current $42 rate. One-way fare for TARC3 service for</span><br><span>individuals with disabilities will increase from $2.50 to $3.00.</span><br><span></span><br><span>TARC has not raised fares</span><br><span>across-the-board in four years, although two years ago express route fees</span><br><span>increased. The new rates are comparable to public transportation fares in other</span><br><span>cities, includingCincinnati andIndianapolis.</span><br><span></span><br><span>TARC proposed the fare</span><br><span>increases on Apr. 24 along with service reductions - including the elimination</span><br><span>of nine express routes - to address a</span><br><span>deficit caused by expenses increasing at a faster rate that revenue growth. A</span><br><span>public comment period on the proposals ended on Friday.</span><br><span></span><br><span>TARC is taking another look</span><br><span>at service reductions proposals based on public comment, said J. Barry Barker,</span><br><span>TARC's executive director.</span><br><span></span><br><span>""We know fare increases and</span><br><span>service reductions will make taking TARC an inconvenient option for many people</span><br><span>and are doing everything we can to address our budget shortfall with the least</span><br><span>amount of negative impact," he said.</span><br><span></span><br><span>TARC received 712 comments through</span><br><span>e-mail, postal mail, by phone and at six public meetings held last week. The</span><br><span>meetings were attended by a total of 152 people. Barker said 47 comments were</span><br><span>received about the fare increase proposal, with most everyone voicing</span><br><span>objections. The vast majority of other comments were from passengers asking for</span><br><span>the route they ride to be spared from elimination or change that would reduce</span><br><span>service.</span><br><span></span><br><span>TARC tickets and passes reflecting</span><br><span>the new prices will be available for purchase in mid-June online and at other</span><br><span>locations that now sell TARC tickets and passes. </span><br><span></span><br><span>Passengers are encouraged to</span><br><span>use new tickets beginning July 1, although they may use old tickets and pay the</span><br><span>additional increased fare amount when they board through July 31. All old</span><br><span>tickets will be void after July 31.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Once new tickets are</span><br><span>available, old tickets may be exchanged with payment of the amount of the</span><br><span>increase in fare for new tickets at TARC headquarters, 1000 W. Broadway.</span><br><span></span><br><span>For updates, passengers can</span><br><span>visit</span><br><span><a href="http://www.ridetarc.org/">http://www.ridetarc.org/</a> </span><br><span><a href="http://www.ridetarc.org">www.ridetarc.org</a> and sign up for e-mail</span><br><span>alerts or call customer service 585-1234 or TTY: 213-3240.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Below are details on fare</span><br><span>increases:</span><br><span></span><br><span>Current Fares</span><br><span></span><br><span>Fares effective July 1</span><br><span></span><br><span>Adult Cash Fare:</span><br><span></span><br><span>$1.50</span><br><span></span><br><span>$1.75</span><br><span></span><br><span>Student Ages 6-17:*</span><br><span></span><br><span>$.75</span><br><span></span><br><span>$.80</span><br><span></span><br><span>Senior Citizens:*</span><br><span></span><br><span>$.75</span><br><span></span><br><span>$.80</span><br><span></span><br><span>Citizens w/disabilities:*</span><br><span></span><br><span>$.75</span><br><span></span><br><span>$.80</span><br><span></span><br><span>Circulators:</span><br><span></span><br><span>$.50</span><br><span></span><br><span>$.75</span><br><span></span><br><span>TARC3:</span><br><span></span><br><span>$2.50</span><br><span></span><br><span>$3.00</span><br><span></span><br><span>TARC3 5-Ride Strip</span><br><span></span><br><span>$12.50</span><br><span></span><br><span>$15.00</span><br><span></span><br><span>MonthlyPass:</span><br><span></span><br><span>$42.00</span><br><span></span><br><span>$50.00</span><br><span></span><br><span>Express Passes:</span><br><span></span><br><span>$80.00</span><br><span></span><br><span>$85.00</span><br><span></span><br><span>Express Fare:</span><br><span></span><br><span>$2.50</span><br><span></span><br><span>$2.75</span><br><span></span><br><span>10-Ride Tickets:</span><br><span></span><br><span>$12.50</span><br><span></span><br><span>$15.00</span><br><span></span><br><span>Special 10 Ride*:</span><br><span></span><br><span>$7.50</span><br><span></span><br><span>$8.00</span><br><span></span><br><span>One-day pass:</span><br><span></span><br><span>$3.00</span><br><span></span><br><span>$3.50</span><br><span></span><br><span>*Fixed</span><br><span>route only, TARC ID required. 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