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From: Ann P.Jennejohn
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 9:40 AM
To: Arnold, Michelle; 'SilleryTessie'
Subject: Resolutions 2018-99 &2018-104
Attachments: Resolution 2018-099.pdf; Resolution 2018-104.pdf
Good Morning,
The above referenced resolutions, adopted by the
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 1 0 4
A RESOLUTION SUPERCEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-
201, WHICH REVISED THE COLLIER AREA TRANSIT
(CAT) BUS FARES AND TRANSIT FEE POLICY, TO
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO INCREASE FULL AND REDUCED
FARES; ALLOW FOR FREE TRANSFERS; DECREASE
THE DAY PASS FARE; ELIMINATE THE 7-DAY PASS;
INTRODUCE A 15-DAY PASS AND ASSOCIATED FARES;
INCREASE THE 30-DAY PASS FARE; INCREASE THE
MARCO EXPRESS ONE-WAY FARE; ALLOW COLLEGE
STUDENTS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL TO BE
ELIGIBLE FOR A REDUCED FARE; FURTHER
INCENTIVIZE CORPORATE DISCOUNTS; AND
AUTHORIZE FREE FARES ON FIXED ROUTES ON
DESIGNATED "TRY TRANSIT" DAY.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has the authority to approve the Collier
Area Transit (CAT) bus fares and transit fee policy; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2012 and after due consideration on its agenda and majority
vote,the Board adopted Resolution 2012-192 establishing the CAT bus fares and transit fee policy;
and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2013. and after due consideration on its agenda and majority
vote, the Board adopted Resolution 2013-28 establishing an additional policy providing for an
elderly/disabled reduced fare for the subcontracted Transportation provider with the Florida
Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged that provides transportation services under the
non-emergency transportation Medicaid Contract for Collier County; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2015 and after due consideration on its agenda and majority
vote,the Board adopted Resolution 2015-78 which extended affordable transportation alternatives
to our area youth to encourage participation in education, recreational and employment
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2016 and after due consideration on its agenda and majority
vote,the Board adopted Resolution 2016-25 which authorizes the creation of a Corporate Discount
fare structure in order to encourage use of the Transit system by large employers; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2017 and after due consideration on its agenda and majority
vote, the Board adopted Resolution 2017-201 which created a free fare for Beach Routes to
encourage use of public transit to access the local beaches; and
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WHEREAS, a comprehensive fare analysis has been conducted to ensure the Public
Transportation System is financially-sound and fiscally-accountable and that its fare structure is
fair and equitable for the public that it serves; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY THAT:
1. Collier Area Transit (CAT) is hereby authorized to set bus fares in accordance with the
below schedule:
Service Category Full Fare Reduced
Fare*
One-way Fare $2.00 $1.00
Children 5 years of age and younger Free Free
Transfers Free up to Free up to
90 minutes 90 minutes
Day pass $3.00 $1.50
Marco Express One-way Fare $3.00 $1.50
Smart Card Passes
15-Day Pass $20.00 $10.00
30-Day Pass $40.00 $20.00
Marco Express 30-Day Pass $70.00 $35.00
Discount Passes Cost
Summer Paw Pass (Valid June 1S`—August 31st for all students. $30
Cost includes Smart Card)
30-Day Corporate Pass (300+Employees) $29.75/mo.
* Reduced Fares are for members of Medicare, Disabled Community, those 65
years and older, children 17 and under; high school & college students and
active/retired military personnel. ID required. This fare would also apply to the
subcontracted transportation provider with the Florida Commission for the
Transportation Disadvantaged that provides transportation services under the
non-emergency transportation Medicaid Contract for Collier County.
Promotional Fares
Event Occurrence Fare
Try Transit Day Annual as designated by the Board Free
Transit Anniversary As designated by PTNE Director Free
Up to 5 events annually (Staff may
Special Events distribute fare media up to specified value) $200/event
2. The CAT Fee Policy is hereby established as follows:
I. PURPOSE
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The purpose of this policy is to establish user fees that will partially offset the cost of
providing services to the taxpayers of Collier County.
II. LIMITATIONS
No Waiving of Fees. The Board of County Commissioners shall set all fees and charges.
No fees may be waived, except as stated herein.
III. FEES
Smart Media Fees Cost
Smart Card & Replacement without registration $2.00
Smart Card Registration $3.00
Smart Card Replacement with registration $1.00 _
If you do not have an existing Collier Area Transit smart card, it will be
necessary to purchase one with your initial fare. The fee may be combined
with the smartcard fare to reduce the number of transactions.
3. Except for the Summer Paw Pass, the effective date for these modified fare structures and
policies for the fixed-route and paratransit system shall be October 1, 2018. The effective date for
the Summer Paw Pass program shall be June 12,2018. Until such times,the current fare structures,
policies and all other discounts shall continue to apply.
4. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED this 12th day of June, 2018, after motion, second and
majority vote in favor of passage.
ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Fare Study
Collier Board of County Commissioners
June 12, 2018
Update Overview
•Fare Study Objectives
•Public Outreach Highlights
•Fare Study Recommendations
•Next Steps
•Questions & Comments
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 2
Fare Study Objectives
•Analyze potential fixed-route and paratransit fare changes
•Assess potential ridership and revenue impacts
•Identify fare policy recommendations
•Minimize adverse impacts to low income and minority persons as
required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) -Title VI
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 3
Public Outreach Highlights
•Majority (77%) support fare increase if revenue is used to improve service
frequency and service availability or to access new locations
•Support for sale of passes at third party vendors (60%) or by phone app (40%)
•Bus riders (60%) support a slightly higher base fare if it includes a free transfer
1st Choice: Reduce Day Pass from $4.00 to $3.00 as a stand -alone change
2nd Choice: Raise base fare from $1.50 to $2.00 and drop Day Pass from $4.00 to $3.00
3rd Choice: Change 7-Day Pass to a 15-Day Pass priced at 50% the cost of a 30-Day Pass
•For ADA riders, 50% said they would support a fare increase of $0.50
•For TD riders, 56% said they would support a fare increase of $0.25
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 4
Recommendations
Fixed-Route Fares
Fare Category Current Recommended
Full Fixed Route Fare $1.50/$0.75 $2.00/$1.00
Transfer Full/Reduced $0.75/$0.35 Free 90 min
Children Age 5 & Under Free Age 5 & Under Free
Day Pass Full/Reduced $4.00/$2.00 $3.00/$1.50
7-Day Pass Full/Reduced $15.00/$7.50 N/A
15-Day Pass Full/Reduced
(new)N/A $20.00/$10.00
30-Day Pass Full/Reduced $35.00/$17.50 $40.00/$20.00
Marco Express Single Fare
Full/Reduced $2.50/$1.20 $3.00/$1.50
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 5
*Proposed change to fares bolded
•Recommended Changes
•Enhanced value of passes
•No fare for transfers
•$68,000 to $209,000 in potential
additional revenue
•Least potential adverse impact to
ridership; range (-66k to +54k)
•Smartcard fee
•Eliminate $2 charge, absorb cost of card
it in price of pass (FY17 cost ~$2200)
•If fee retained, reduce transactions by
combining smartcard fee and pass price
Recommendations
Paratransit Fares
•Paratransit Recommendation
•No fare change to ADA or for lowest-income TD fares (paying $1, $3, or $4)
•Reduce income-based TD fare categories to streamline collection and
administration -riders now paying $5 and $7 will pay $4
•No estimated ridership impacts; minimal revenue impacts (-$6k annually)
•Postpone any ADA fare increase to within next two years
•Last fare increase in 2012 -only affected paratransit riders
•Provides time to monitor ridership and revenue
•Provides time to prepare for a fare increase when needed
•Explore unlimited paratransit pass and/or reduced cost trip books to minimize
financial impacts on frequent paratransit riders
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 6
Other Fare Policy Recommendations
•Explore increased sale of passes at third party vendors
•Explore use of smartphone application to be used as passes/fares
•Include college-age students and active/retired military personnel as
reduced-fare eligible for fixed-route (with valid ID)
•Incentivize Business Pass Program by maintaining corporate 30-day pass
rate of $29.75 if regular 30-day pass price increases to $40
•Implement a free transit day to attract infrequent or new riders
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 7
Next Steps
•Approval by the BCC is the final step toward adopting fare changes
•If approved, then CAT will develop an outreach and awareness strategy
•Information will be posted at the Transfer Center and on CAT buses
•The changes are being recommended to be programmed effective
October 1st, 2018 based on direction of the BCC
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 8
Questions & Comments
Existing Fare Structure
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 10
Fixed-Route Fares
Full Fixed Route Fare $1.50
Reduced Fixed-Route Fare $0.75
Transfer $0.75
Reduced Transfer $0.35
Children Age 5 & Under Free
All Day Pass $4.00
Reduced All Day Pass $2.00
Weekly Pass $15.00
Reduced Weekly Pass $7.50
Monthly Pass $35.00
Reduced Monthly Pass $17.50
Marco Express (ME)Single Fare $2.50
Reduced ME Single Fare $1.20
ME Monthly Pass $70.00
Reduced ME Monthly Pass $35.00
Paratransit Fares
ADA Fare $3.00 ($1.00 at or under
poverty level)
Medicaid Fare Services managed by
MTM, Inc.
TD Fare -At or Under Poverty Level $1.00
TD Fare -101% to 150% of Poverty Level $3.00
TD Fare -151% to 225% of Poverty Level $4.00
TD Fare -226% to 337% of Poverty Level $5.00
TD Fare -+337% of Poverty Level $7.00
Existing Fare Structure
Fare per trip vs. cost per trip (FY 16)
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 11
Service Average
Fare/Trip Cost/Trip Cost
Recovery
Fixed-Route $1.05 $5.91 18%
Paratransit $2.48 $36.92 7%
21.1%20.7%21.0%
18.6%18.9%
16.8%
4.2%4.6%
7.4%6.8%7.5%6.7%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Fixed-Route Paratransit
Caution: improved economic conditions are resulting in fewer
riders on fixed route while long term demographics trends
show an increasing demand for paratransit services. The fiscal
impacts of these trends mean more revenue will be needed.
Existing Fare Structure
Comparison of Fixed-Route & ADA Fares to Peer Systems
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 12
Transit System
Fixed-Route Fares ADA Fare
(One-Way)Base One-Way
Fare Daily Pass Weekly/
7-Day Pass
Monthly/
30-Day Pass Transfers Base Transfer
Fare
CAT $1.50 $4.00 $15.00 $35.00 Y $0.75 $3.00
Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT)$1.75 $5.25 $14.50 $47.00 Y $0.00 $3.50
Citrus Connection (Citrus County)$1.50 $3.00 $12.00 $47.00 Y $0.00 $2.00
LeeTran (Lee County)$1.50 $4.00 $15.00 $40.00 N -$3.00
Manatee Co. Area Transit (MCAT)$1.50 $4.00 $12.00 $40.00 Y $0.25 $2.00
EC Rider (Okaloosa County)$1.50 --$30.00 Y $0.00 Varies²
Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT)$1.50 $3.75 -$37.50 N -$4.00
Votran (Volusia County)$1.75 $3.75 $13.00 $46.00 N -$3.00
WAVE (Wilmington, NC)$2.00 $5.00 $20.00 $80.00 Y $0.00 $4.00
St Lucie County $2.00 $5.00 -$50.00 Y $0.00 $2.00
Peer Group Mean $1.67 $4.22 $14.42 $46.39 -$0.25 $2.94
CAT % from Mean -10%-5%4%-25%-300%2%
Existing Fare Structure
Comparison of TD fares to peer systems
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 13
Transit System Eligibility Requirements Fare/Fee TD Bus Pass
CAT Income-based Varies from $1 to $7 per one-way trip.No
ECAT Income-based $2.50 per one way trip flat fee Yes
Citrus Connection Income-based Base fare $2.00 per one way trip, plus 25% to 100% of base fare, depending
on rider’s income Yes
LeeTran Income-based $2.00 per one way trip flat fee No
MCAT Income-based $4.00 per one way trip flat fee Yes
EC Rider Income-based
TD 1 (Shoppers): $1.00 one-way flat fee (shared-ride shopping trips;
scheduled 6 times a week to/from different locations)
TD 5 (Rural): $1.00 one-way flat fee
TD (Urban): per mile fee
Yes
PCPT Income-based $2.00 per one way trip flat fee Yes
Votran Income-based $3.00 per one way trip flat fee No
WAVE N/A (Non-FL System)
St. Lucie County Paratransit Income-based $1.00 per one way trip flat fee No
Existing Fare Structure
Value of existing fixed-route fare passes
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Fare Type Fare Assumed #
Trips Fare/Trip
Cash Fare -Full $1.50 1 $1.50
Day Pass -Full $4.00 4 $1.00
7-Day Pass -Full $15.00 28 $0.54
30-Day Pass -Full $35.00 88 $0.40
Cash Fare -Reduced $0.75 1 $0.75
Day Pass -Reduced $2.00 4 $0.50
7-Day Pass -Reduced $7.50 28 $0.27
30-Day Pass -Reduced $17.50 88 $0.20
Ridership Trends
Fixed-route ridership (FYs 08-16)
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800,000
900,000
1,000,000
1,100,000
1,200,000
1,300,000
1,400,000
13% decrease since 2009 fare increase
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
Paratransit ridership (FYs 08-16)
Paratransit
Fare Increase
Fixed-Route
Fare Increase
16% decrease since 2012 fare increase
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
$900,000
$1,000,000
$1,100,000
$1,200,000
$1,300,000
Revenue Trends
Fixed-route revenue (FYs 08-16)
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 16
Revenue by fare type (FY 16)
Fixed-Route
Fare Increase
Base Fare, 55%
Transfer, 3%
Day Pass,
11%
7 Day Pass, 1%
30 Day Pass,
20%
ME Fares, 2%Other, 9%
5% decrease in revenue since 2009
consistent with drop in ridership
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
Revenue Trends
Paratransit revenue (FYs 08-16)
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 17
Revenue by fare type (FY 16)
Paratransit
Fare Increase $-
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
ADA TDC
ADA ~ 77% of monthly revenue
40% increase since 2012
Revenue Trends
Fixed-route 10-Year farebox recovery ratio trends (2000-2010)
•Since 2013, fare revenue has funded 7% of fixed-route costs
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 18
What is the impact of reduced
farebox revenues on CAT’s
operating budgets?
22%
20%21%
18%
20%19%
21%21%21%
19%19%
8%
6%
8%
5%
4%4%4%
5%
7%7%7%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%Farebox Recovery Ratio
Conceptual Fare Alternatives
•Fare elasticity factor
•Statistical model
•Experience of other systems
•Elasticity is -0.40
•Applied to fixed route
•Not equivalent for paratransit
•Fixed-route ridership impacts
•High-end impacts-assumes trips are eliminated due to elasticity
•Low-end impacts-assumes some riders shift to other fare categories
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 19
Economic elasticity shows that for each 10% increase in fare cost, we are likely to see a 4% decrease in ridership
10%
Fares
4%
Ridership
=
Fixed-Route
Conceptual Fare Alternatives
•7 scenarios developed, 4 presented to the public
•Increase base fare
•Base fare fixed at $1.50 full/ $0.75 reduced
•Reason -operating costs have increased 14% between 2009 and 2016
•Transfers
•Eliminate paid transfers to reduces fare abuse, cash counting costs
•Reduce penalty on riders with free 90-minute transfer
•Day pass
•Reduce cost of day pass to provide more affordable alternative to increased base fare
•Day pass offers unlimited rides
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 20
Fixed-Route
Conceptual Fare Alternatives
•Replace 7-day pass with 15-day pass priced at 50% cost of 30-day pass
•7-day pass is under utilized, 30-day pass is unaffordable to low income riders
•15-day pass adds significant value to rider (more travel) at an affordable price
•Increase price of 30-day pass
•Very low cost per trip compared to base fare and peers
•Value per trip remains significant for rider
•Add military and college student eligibility for reduced fare (Policy)
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 21
Paratransit
Conceptual Fare Alternatives
•7 scenarios developed and presented to the public
•Balance additional revenue generated with potential impacts to riders
•Tie ADA fare to base fixed-route fare?
•Treat ADA and TD fares consistently?
•Consolidate number of TD fare categories?
•Provide a consolidated TD/ADA fare with a low-income fare option?
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 22
Fixed-Route
Conceptual Fare Alternatives
Fare Category Current Fares Scenario 1 Scenario 4 Scenario 5 Scenario 6
Full Fixed Route Fare $1.50/$0.75 $1.50/$0.75 $2.00/$1.00 $2.00/$1.00 $2.00/$1.00
Transfer Full/Reduced $0.75/$0.35 N/A N/A N/A Free 90 min
Children Age 5 & Under Free Age 5 & Under Free Age 5 & Under Free Age 5 & Under Free Age 5 & Under Free
Day Pass Full/Reduced $4.00/$2.00 $3.00/$1.50 $3.00/$1.50 $3.00/$1.50 $3.00/$1.50
7-Day Pass Full/Reduced $15.00/$7.50 N/A N/A N/A N/A
15-Day Pass Full/Reduced
(new)N/A $18.00/$9.00 $18.00/$9.00 $20.00/$10.00 $20.00/$10.00
30-Day Pass Full/Reduced $35.00/$17.50 $35.00/$17.50 $35.00/$17.50 $40.00/$20.00 $40.00/$20.00
Marco Express Single Fare
Full/Reduced $2.50/$1.20 $2.50/$1.20 $3.00/$1.50 $3.00/$1.50 $3.00/$1.50
Estimated Annual Ridership Impacts -22,000 to -19,500 -80,000 to 15,000 -95,000 to 22,000 -66,000 to 54,000
Estimated Annual Revenue Impacts -$57,000 to -$55,000 $21,000–$141,000 $44,000–$177,000 $68,000–$209,000
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 23*Proposed change to fares bolded
Paratransit
Conceptual Fare Alternatives
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 24
Fare Category Current
Fares Scenario 8 Scenario 9 Scenario 10 Scenario 11 Scenario 12 Scenario 13 Scenario 14
ADA (Low-Income)$1 $1 $1.25 $1 $1 N/A N/A $1
ADA $3 $4 $4 $3 $3 N/A N/A $3
TD At or Under Poverty Level (PL)$1 $1 $1 $1.50 $2 N/A N/A $1
TD 101% to 150% of PL $3 $3 $3 $3.50 $4 N/A N/A $3
TD 151% to 225% of PL $4 $4 $4 $4.50 $5 N/A N/A $4
TD 226% to 337% of (PL $5 $5 $5 $5.50 $6 N/A N/A $4
TD +337% of PL $7 $7 $7 $7.50 $8 N/A N/A $4
Single ADA/TD Fare (At or Under PL)N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $1 $1 N/A
Single ADA/TD Fare (Above PL)N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $3 $4 N/A
Estimated Annual Ridership Impacts if Elasticity
Applied -7,800 -9,500 -3,000 -6,000 0 (no fare
increase)-975 0 (no fare
increase)
Estimated Annual Revenue Impacts
(Net operating cost impact)
$27k-$58k
($262k)
$29k-$62k
($318k)
$5k-$11k
($96k)
$8k-$22k
($190k)-$11k -$3k ($292k)-$6k
*Proposed change to fares bolded
Paratransit
Conceptual Fare Alternatives
•Paratransit ridership impacts
•High-end assumes trips are eliminated due to elasticity if fare increases
•Low-end assumes existing ridership is maintained due to need for service
•Other financial impacts considered
•Reduced operating cost if the number of trips operated decrease with elasticity
•State revenue for non-sponsored trips will be lost for decrease in trips operated
•Net operating cost reduction is documented, but not recognized as a benefit
given service reduction and presumed increase in unmet demand
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 25
Other Policy Recommendations
•Redefine “household income” and documentation required to qualify for
reduced ADA and TD fares
•Current fares based on household income but documentation is tied to the
individual (pension benefit statements, unemployment benefits, paystubs)
•Recommend proof of income be tied to household income based on tax filing -
most recent federal tax return (front/back Form 1040 or 1040 EZ)
•Provide policy for other income types if tax form cannot be provided or to
document change in income since last tax filing
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 26
Public Workshop Highlights
•For all Riders:
•Paying fares in even $1 increments is most popular
•Support for sale of passes at third party vendors (60%) or by phone app (40%)
•Majority (77%) support fare increase if revenue is used to improve service
frequency and service availability or to access new locations
•For ADA riders, 50% said they would support a fare increase of $0.50
•For TD riders, 56% said they would support a fare increase of $0.25
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 27
Public Workshop Highlights
•For fixed-route riders:
•60% support a slightly higher one-way fare if it includes a free transfer
•71% stated a one-way fare of $2 or more is too high
•41% stated a pass option is too expensive, 12% unable to get to a location to purchase a
pass and/or it is too confusing to buy a pass on the bus
•1st Choice: Reduce the day pass from $4.00 to $3.00 as a stand-alone change
•2nd Choice: Increase the base fare $1.50 to $2.00, drop day pass from $4.00 to $3.00.
•3rd Choice: Change 7-day pass from $15.00 to a 15-day pass at 50% cost of a 30-day pass.
Collier Area Transit Fare Study 28