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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1994 0817 CC REG ITEM 08GAGENDA REPORT CITY OF MOORPARK 6y �� �sq,- � ITEM • , �? TO: __­.. ~-:::.< •: �_• Honorable City Council FROM: Mary R. Lindley, Assistant to the City Manager yv ` DATE: August 6, 1994 (CC Meeting of August 17) SUBJECT: Consider the Establishment of a Senior Citizens Discounted Bus Fare Background Council is being asked to consider the establishment of a senior citizens discount bus fare. Currently, the City only offers a general fare to all bus riders. A one -way ride on the city bus is $.75. Staff proposes establishing a senior citizens fare discounted to $.50 for riders who are 60 years of age and older. Staff continually strives to increase bus ridership and address the needs of Moorpark's transit dependent population. Senior citizens generally constitute a significant percentage of those individuals who are dependent on public transportation. By focusing on a lower fare and simple bus route changes, staff believes that more Moorpark senior citizens will find the city bus an economical and convenient form of transportation. The bus has always driven along east -bound and west -bound High Street. Staff initiated a small route change recently by routing the bus up Charles Street with a stop in front of Tafoya Terrace, a low income senior citizen housing complex. The bus then drops back down to High Street and continues on its usual route to the Community Center. This route change allows the Tafoya Terrace residents easy access to public transportation and possibly increases their participation in the City's senior citizens programs. In addition, the Moorpark Senior Citizens Club is considering subsidizing bus fares for Tafoya Terrace residents who ride the bus to the senior center. This action combined with easy access to the bus should help encourage more senior citizens to ride the bus. The Transportation and Streets Committee considered this issue at its August 4 meeting and is recommending the establishment of a senior citizens discounted bus fare. Staff Recommendation: The Transportation and Streets Committee and staff recommend that the City Council approve the establishment of a senior citizens discounted bus fare of $.50 as outlined in the staff report.