Resolution 2017-201 RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 2 01
A RESOLUTION SUPERCEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-
25, WHICH REVISED THE COLLIER AREA TRANSIT
(CAT) BUS FARES AND TRANSIT FEE POLICY, AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO CREATE A FREE FARE FOR
BEACH ROUTES TO ENCOURAGE USE OF THE TRANSIT
SYSTEM TO ACCESS THE BEACH BY RESIDENTS AND
VISITORS.
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,research has shown that the introduction of free fares resulted in measurable
(20 to 60 percent) increases in ridership on transit systems; 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 $1.50 $0.75
Children 5 years of age and younger Free Free
Marco Express $2.50 $1.25
Beach Routes Free Free
Transfers $0.75 $0.35
Day Passes $4.00 $2.00
Smart Card Passes
7-Day Pass $15.00 $7.50
30-Day Pass $35.00 $17.50
Marco Express 30-Day Pass $70.00 $35.00
Discount Passes Cost
Summer Paw Pass (Valid June 1st—August 31st for students $30
age 17 and under. Cost includes Smart Card)
Corporate Pass (300 to 500 Employees) $31.50/mo.
Corporate Pass (Over 500+Employees) $29.75/mo.
* Reduced Fares are for members of Medicare, Disabled Community,
those 65 years and older and children 17 and under. 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.
2. The CAT Fee Policy is hereby established as follows:
I. PURPOSE
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 $2.00
Smart Card Registration $3.00
Smart Card Replacement without registration $2.00
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. Please see Smart Media
Fee for information.
3. This Resolution adopted and effective on this Z.842,day of C,c,No� , , 2017 after
motion, second and majority vote in favor of passage.
ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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By: K Itilial,'
Jeffrey . Kl! zkow, County Attorney