HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11473 approving a pilot program expanding fare options for K-12 students for San Luis Obispo (SLO) TransitR 11473
RESOLUTION NO. 11473 (2024 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PILOT PROGRAM EXPANDING
FARE OPTIONS FOR K-12 STUDENTS FOR SAN LUIS OBISPO (SLO)
TRANSIT
WHEREAS, cash fares and prepaid pass options for SLO Transit have not
changed since April 2017; and
WHEREAS, SLO Transit only offers a discounted 31-Day pass for K-12 students
as well as fare free rides during summer months in coordination with other transit
providers throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, the City recently completed a Transit Innovation Study which
recommends providing more accessible fare options for students by expanding fare free
rides for K-12 students beyond the summer months; and
WHEREAS, analyzing potential impacts of expanding fare free rides for K-12
students will take significant staff time and outreach since it could jeopardize SLO
Transit’s ability to maintain its required 20% minimum farebox recovery ratio; and
WHEREAS, since September 2023, the City has received correspondence from
parents of K-12 students requesting expanded fare and pass options beyond the 31-Day
pass similar to those offered by SLO Transit for senior and disabled riders; and
WHEREAS, as an immediate solution to addressing the need for expanded
student fare and pass options, staff recommends establishing a pilot program allowing
SLO Transit to offer a discounted single ride fare and a discounted 15-Ride pass for K-
12 students at the rates shown in Exhibit A effective February 1, 2024, through June 5,
2025; and
WHEREAS, the pilot program would allow sufficient time for an impact analysis of
expanding fare free rides for K-12 students to be completed and presented to Council as
part of the 2025-27 Financial Plan; and
WHEREAS, offering expanded fare and pass options increases access to
affordable transportation for K-12 students and provides minor financial relief to parents
while also increasing local transit ridership; and
WHEREAS, at a regularly scheduled meeting on January 10, 2024, the Mass
Transportation Committee considered the proposed changes to SLO Transit’s rate
structure and made a recommendation that Council adopt the Draft Resolution.
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on January 23, 2024, the City Council
considered the proposed changes to SLO Transit’s rate structure.
DocuSign Envelope ID: CB39E119-57B1-43AB-AE0C-BEEAB38CA91E
Resolution No. 11473 (2024 Series) Page 2
R 11473
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo that the recitals stated above are true and correct and that SLO Transit’s fare rate
structure is hereby adopted as set forth in and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Pease, seconded by Council Member Francis, and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 23rd day of January 2024.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
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
DocuSign Envelope ID: CB39E119-57B1-43AB-AE0C-BEEAB38CA91E
1/24/2024 | 10:11 AM PST
Resolution No. 11473 (2024 Series) Page 3
R 11473
EXHIBIT A
Fare Type Current Rate Proposed Rate
Regular $1.50 $1.50
Student (K-12) N/A $0.75
Senior/Disabled $0.75 $0.75
Pass Type Current Rate Proposed Rate
31-Day Regular $40.00 $40.00
31-Day Student (K-12) $25.00 $25.00
31-Day Senior/Disabled $20.00 $20.00
16-Ride Regular $24.00 $24.00
15-Ride Student (K-12) N/A $11.25
15-Ride Senior/Disabled $11.25 $11.25
7-Day $15.00 $15.00
5-Day $12.00 $12.00
3-Day $7.00 $7.00
1-Day $3.25 $3.25
Regional Day Pass $5.50 $5.50
Effective February 1, 2024, through June 5, 2025, unless
otherwise further modified by adopted Resolution
DocuSign Envelope ID: CB39E119-57B1-43AB-AE0C-BEEAB38CA91E