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September 24, 2012
ORDINANCE NO. 8502
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES
AND CHARGES FOR TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2012
WHEREAS, the City’s mass transportation system is operated by Pueblo Transit
as an agency and instrumentality of the City of Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, Pueblo Transit evaluated the fare structure of the transportation
system and recommended raising fares; and
WHEREAS, transportation system operating funds are derived from a 50/50
match between the Federal Transit Administration and the City of Pueblo, with revenue
received offsetting the City of Pueblo’s match; and
WHEREAS, additional sources of revenue must be obtained for the continuation
of transportation service and to offset the costs associated with the increased fuel
prices; and
WHEREAS, public hearings were held after public notices on July 19, 2012 and
July 20, 2012, with 85 citizens and representatives from local organizations in
attendance who provided valuable input to the proposed service reductions and fare
increases; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The following rates and charges for transportation services are hereby fixed and
established effective October 15, 2012:
Current Effective October 15, 2012
Adult $ 1.00 $ 1.10
Students $ 0.75 $ 0.85
Elderly and/or Disabled $ 0.50 $ 0.55
Citi-Lift $ 2.00 $ 2.20
Adult 35-Day Pass $35.00 $38.50
Student 35-Day Pass $27.50 $30.25
Elderly/Disabled 35-Day Pass $20.00 $22.00
Adult 22-Ride pass $16.50 $18.15
Student 22-Ride pass $12.50 $13.75
Elderly/Disabled 22-Ride pass $ 8.50 $ 9.35
Daily Pass $ 3.00 $ 3.30
Citi-Lift Monthly Pass $40.00 $44.00
SECTION 2.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: August 13, 2012
BY: Sandy Daff
COUNCIL PERSON
PASSED AND APPROVED: September 24, 2012
As Amended
September 24, 2012
Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
DATE: August 13, 2012 AGENDA ITEM # S-1
DEPARTMENT:
PUEBLO TRANSIT
BRENDA BROYLES
DIRECTOR OF TRANSIT
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2012
ISSUE
Should City Council increase fares, effective October 15, 2012, for the continuation of current
transportation services and to offset costs associated with the increased cost of diesel fuel for
buses and general vehicle maintenance?
RECOMMENDATION
The Board of Directors of Pueblo Transit recommends approvalof the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND
Even though the cost of fuel and other expenses has risen significantly there has not been a
fare increase for public transportation services since January 2005. Since that date
transportation ridership has increased 7%. There have also been increases in annual revenue
miles and revenue hours with extended service on the Mall and the Highland Park routes and
the addition of one hour of extended service to the Highway 50 West route.
There has also been a significant increase in monthly Paratransit trips (MV contracted “Citi-
Lift”). The average number of monthly Citi-Lift trips is 3,957. Fuel costs have increased by
75%.
The average cost to provide one ride on a city bus is $3.59. The average cost to provide one
Citi-Lift ride is $15.24.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
If the proposed fares along with minimal service reductions are approved we anticipate
additional fare box revenue of approximately $200,000 next year. (See attached proposals) The
additional revenue will be included in the Pueblo Transit’s 2013 budget submittal. The majority
of the 2012 operating increases stem from fuel price increases and unexpected employee
turnover.