Agenda Item Name:
Title
Regional Transit System Age Based Fare Free Transit Pilot Service Agreement
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Presenter:
Chris Dawson, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, x5249
Description:
Request for approval of agreement for Age Based Fare Free Transit Pilot service
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve and authorize the Chair's signature on the Age Based Fare Free Transit Pilot Service Agreement
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The Age Based Fare Free Transit Pilot Service Agreement will require the County to pay a total of $115,000 to the City in quarterly payments for Fiscal Year 2022. This was part of the FY22 budget discussions and budget will be available as of October 1 to cover this contract in Account: 008.79.7940.544.34.00.
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Background:
The City of Gainesville and Alachua County are proposing to fund Age Based Fare Free transit service on the Regional Transit Service System. The total cost of the Pilot is $230,000, with the City and County contributing equally. This service will be available to those 18 and under and over 65.