TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Board Policy 333 - Fare Policy Goals and Methodology Revision
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Title
Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 333 - Fare Policy Goals and Methodology.
Staff Contact:
Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Financial Stability and Resiliency
Initiative - Financial Efficiency and Revenue Maximization
The structure and implementation of the District's fare policies have direct effects on ridership, ease of system use, and revenues.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The changes proposed would not have a fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
On October 26, 2022, staff presented an overview of fare policy to the Board as a prelude to updating Board Policy (BP) 333. Staff has also done several reports on aspects of fares and fare policy over the past couple years including updates on the regional fare integration program. The region is also far into the large effort to move from the existing to the next generation Clipper system. With all of these changes happening, staff at this time is proposing minor amendments to BP 333 that update the language and clarify goals and definitions but do not change the current structure of the policy.
The rollout of Clipper 2 and the fare integration pilot for regional low and no cost transfers will necessitate changes in District fare policy, but since the rollout is not expected to happen until Summer of 2024, staff feels it is premature to make any policy changes at this time. The Clipper 2 and fare integration changes will also likely require a full public hearing and Title VI process. The amendments currently proposed clean up the policy language to make expected future policy changes simpler.
Specifically, one minor change throughout the policy is to replace "passenger" with "rider" to match current District t...
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