HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11555 approving fare rates for San Luis Obispo (SLO) TransitR 11555
RESOLUTION NO. 11555 (2025 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FARE RATES FOR SAN LUIS
OBISPO (SLO) TRANSIT
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo (City) operates the San Luis Obispo (SLO)
Transit system and the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo is SLO Transit’s
governing board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considers changes to and approves SLO Transit’s
fare rates; and
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11473
(2024 Series) approving a pilot program expanding fare options for K-12 students to
include a discounted 15-Ride pass, effective February 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the pilot program is in effect until June 5, 2025, unless otherwise
further modified by Resolution of Council; and
WHEREAS, K-12 student fare and pass sales have increased since the
implementation of the pilot program demonstrating an ongoing need for discounted
student pass options, and SLO Transit continues to maintain its 20% minimum farebox
recovery ratio as required by the Transportation Development Act; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the Mass Transportation Committee, at a
regularly scheduled meeting, recommended to Council the inclusion of service, fare, and
program changes as presented in the administrative draft of the Short-Range Transit Plan
including a recommendation to maintain existing fare rates and to eliminate the 5-Day
and 7-Day passes; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing at a
special meeting and received a presentation on the administrative draft of SLO Transit’s
Short-Range Transit Plan, considered public testimony of interested parties and the
minutes from the Mass Transportation Committee meeting, and directed staff to make
necessary changes to the plan and return on April 15, 2025 with a final plan for adoption;
and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2025, the Mass Transportation Committee, at a
regularly scheduled meeting, recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution
formalizing the K-12 discount pass program; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on April 15, 2025, the City Council considered
the proposed changes to SLO Transit’s fare rates.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Resolution No. 10784 (2017 Series) is hereby rescinded; and
SECTION 2. Effective June 1, 2025, SLO Transit’s fare types and rates are hereby
adopted as set forth in and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Shoresman, seconded by Council Member Boswell,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor
Stewart
NOES: None
RECUSED: Council Member Francis and Marx
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 15th day of April 2025.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Fare Type Proposed Rate
Regular $1.50
Senior/Disabled/K-12 Student $0.75
VIP (Seniors 80+) $0.00
Children (under 5) $0.00
Pass Type Proposed Rate
31-Day Regular $40.00
31-Day Student (K-12) $25.00
31-Day Senior/Disabled $20.00
16-Ride Regular $24.00
15-Ride Senior/Disabled/K-12 Student $11.25
3-Day $7.00
1-Day $3.25
Regional Day Pass $5.50
EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2025
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