Resolution 2018-104 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
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 1St—August 31'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
Special Events Up to 5 events annually (Staff may $200/event
distribute fare media up to specified value)
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 & 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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