Capital Metro proposes fare increase
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Capital Metro proposes fare increase
Public outreach process resumes October 12, 2009NEWS FACTS
- Capital Metro is resuming the public process that may lead to a fare increase as early as January 2010.
- The Capital Metro Board of Directors voted to move forward with a fare increase proposal at their Sept. 28 board meeting for the long-term financial sustainability of the transit agency.
- Under the proposal, Capital Metro¿s planned August 2010 base fare increase would be accelerated to January. At the same time, some fares and passes would have additional increases.
- Local bus fare would become $1 per ride, and disability fare card holders and seniors (65+) would pay $0.25 per ride. Likewise, fares for premium services, such as Express bus and MetroRail service, would increase.
- Capital Metro staff will be out in the community Oct. 13 - 21 to talk to riders about the fares proposal, and encourages customers to attend one of four open house events:
DOWNTOWN | Tuesday, Oct. 13, Noon-1:30 p.m.
Capital Metro Transit Store
323 Congress Ave
Bus Routes: All downtown routesEAST | Monday, Oct. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.
ACC Eastview Campus
3401 Webberville Rd, #8111
Bus Routes: 2, 17, 300NORTH | Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6-7:30 p.m.
Goodwill Community Facility
1015 Norwood Park Blvd, #1124
Bus Routes: 325, 339SOUTH | Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
ACC South Campus
1820 W Stassney Ln, #1130
Bus Routes: 3, 311 - A public hearing in front of the Capital Metro board will also be held on Oct. 28.
PUBLIC HEARING | Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5-7 p.m.
Capital Metro
2910 E 5th St
Bus Routes: 4, 17, 100, 300, 320
MULTIMEDIA ELEMENTS
Capital Metro Fare Increase Proposal
| Service | Current | Fare Proposal for January 2010 |
| Local Bus Single Ride Adult | $0.75 | $1.00 |
| Local Bus Single Ride Reduced | $0.35 | $0.50 |
| Local Metro Day Pass | $1.50 | $2.00 |
| Express Bus Single Ride Adult | $1.50 | $2.50 |
| Express Bus Single Ride Reduced | $0.75 | $1.25 |
| Express Bus Day Pass | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| MetroRail - 1 zone | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| MetroRail - 2 zones | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| MetroRail - 3 zones | N/A | $4.00 |
| MetroRail-Day Pass Adult | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| MetroAccess Single Ride fare (for info only) | $0.70 | $1.20 |
| Disability Fare Card, Seniors | $0.00 | $0.25 |
| Local Bus - 31-day Metro Pass | $18.00 | $28.00 |
| Local Bus - 31-day Reduced Metro Pass | $9.00 | $14.00 |
| Express Bus 31-day Pass | $36.00 | $63.00 |
| Express Bus 31-day Reduced Pass | $18.00 | $31.50 |
| Local Bus - 7-day Metro Pass | $7.00 | $8.00 |
| Value Card ($15 Value Stored) | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| MetroAccess-Monthly Pass | $22.50 | $35.00 |
| MetroAccess 10-Ride Booklets | $7.00 | $12.00 |
| Disabled/Senior 31-day Pass | N/A | $10.00 |
| MetroRail 31-day Pass | $36.00 | $75.00 |
| RideShare - In Service Area | $45.00 | $60.00 |
| RideShare - Out of Service Area | $45.00+mileage | $60.00+ mileage |
QUOTES
- "Raising fares early in 2010 would be a responsible decision that will benefit
the long-range financial sustainability of Capital Metro. Even after a fare
increase, Capital Metro remains a terrific bargain for the cost."
-- Fred Gilliam, Capital Metro President/CEO
ABOUT CAPITAL METRO Capital Metro's mission is to provide quality public transportation choices for our community that meet the needs of our growing region. With the highest per capita ridership in Texas, Capital Metro serves more than 3,000 bus stops with metro, flyer and express routes, downtown `Dillo circulator routes and UT Shuttle service. Capital Metro also provides MetroAccess service for passengers with disabilities, van and carpool coordination, and freight rail service.
Capital MetroRail is a new passenger rail system expected to begin soon between the City of Leander and the Convention Center in Downtown Austin. MetroRail is part of the All Systems Go Long-Range Transit Plan that includes expanded local and express bus service, MetroRapid bus service, and new and improved park and ride lots. For more information, including an online trip planner and a commute cost calculator, visit www.capmetro.org or call (512) 474-1200.
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
2910 East 5th Street | Austin, Texas 78702 | (512) 389-7400
Specific Route Information | (512) 474-1200