HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1976/06/08 Item 10CITY OF CHULA VISTA ITEM N0. 10
' COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
FOR MEETING OF: 6 8 76
ITEM TITLE: Resolution #8193 Changing Fares for Chula Vista City Bus Lines
SUBMITTED BY~ Director of Public Works/City Engineer l~ ,
ITEM EXPLANATION:
At their June 1, 1976 meeting, Council instructed staff to prepare a
resolution changing the fares for the Chula Vista City Bus Lines to make
them the same as fares charged by San Diego Transit Corporation. The
following changes in fare structure are proposed in the attached resolution:
Proposed Present
Basic Fare 35~ 25~
Seniors (age 60 and over) & handicapped 15~ 25~
Students up to and including 12th grade 25G 15G
Additionally, the resolution proposes the following monthly passes providing
unlimited riding for a full calendar month:
Saver Pass $14 per month
Gold Pass (Seniors & handicapped) $ 6 per month
Student Pass $10 per month
Transfers may still be used interchangeably between CVCBL and San Diego
Transit buses with the following simple rules applying:
1. Transfer is not valid for a return trip.
2. Transfer must be used within a 3-hour time limit.
3. Transfer may be used to continue a trip in the same direction, so
EXHIBITS AI IAGHEU
Agreement Resolution X Ordinance Plat Other
Environmental Document: Attached Submitted on
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve fare change for Chula Vista City Bus Lines and establish
September 12, 1976 as the effective date for the fare change.
BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
COUNCIL ACTION
Approved with amendments: Age of senior citizens set at 62 for
reduced fare of 15¢ and student fares reduced to 15¢.
Form A-113 (Rev.5-75)
a rider 'has a stopover privilege.
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It is recommended that the fares become effective on September 12, 1976.
This date coincides with the target date set to initiate the expanded
service recently authorized by Council. September 12, 1976 was selected
as a target date for the following reasons:
1. Allows time to publicize new routes and fare structure.
2. Allows time to get the Transit Coordinator on board.
3. Allows time to publish new schedules.
4. Coincides with changes being made to San Diego Transit schedules.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
With no change in fares, the estimated CVCBL ridership is estimated by
Barton-Aschman to be 405,000 passengers during FY1976-77. Using 20~ as
the average fare, the total fare box revenue is estimated at $81,000.
When San Diego Transit increased their fares from 25~ to 35~, their
passenger count decreased by approximately 10~. Applying this same
percentage decrease to CVCBL, passenger counts would decrease from
405,000 to 365,000.
With a 35~ basic fare, San Diego Transit uses 25G as their average fare.
Applying this average fare to CVCBL would produce approximately $91,000,
an estimated yearly increase in fare box revenue of $10,000.