The County Council is considering the following proposals that would change Metro’s fare structure, starting March 1, 2015. Councilmembers will be hearing public comment on Tuesday, February 18, starting 1:30 pm in Council Chambers, 10th Floor of the County Courthouse.
1. $0.25 across-the-board fare increase affecting standard and peak fares, youth fares, senior and disabled fares
2. $0.50 ACCESS fare increase
3. A new Reduced Fare program for low income transit riders (up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level), with a reduced fare of $1.50
Come speak your mind! Join TRU members in speaking strongly in support of a low income fare program with a reduced fare of $1.00 or less. Speak against fare increases, and especially against the $0.50 ACCESS fare increase, which will have a negligible effect on Metro’s revenue while hurting those who depend on public transit the most.