HomeMy WebLinkAboutR21-090 Approval of Fare Types and Pass Options for ECO Transit DocuSign Envelope ID:2ECA961E-4052-428C-BC9C-70EAF3459409
Commissioner Chr,,.,(1lc( - }enr'y moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2021 - ?Q
RESOLUTION FOR THE APPROVAL OF FARE TYPES AND PASS OPTIONS FOR
ECO TRANSIT
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 96-22 (the"Resolution") created the Eagle County Regional
Transportation Authority (the "Authority") for the purpose of development and oversight of the
policies related to the operation and maintenance of a mass transportation system in Eagle County
(the"Mass Transit System"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resolution, the County considers the implementation of all
reasonable recommendations it receives from the Authority; and
WHEREAS, revenues to fund the operation of the Mass Transit System were comprised
of primarily sales tax collections and fares; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, 2009, and 2013 the Authority recommended, and the County
implemented a fare increase as necessary to ensure the continued operation of the mass transit
system and was therefore in the public's best interest; and
WHEREAS, in 2017 the Authority recommended and the County implemented a reduced
price for the 30-day regular pass; and
WHEREAS, in August of 2021 the Authority endorsed several pilot initiatives for ECO
Transit, including the provision of more frequent and affordable service on the Vail-Beaver Creek
Express Route to increase ridership; and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to implement the August 2021 recommendation of the
Authority by providing a$4 standard one-way fare for ECO Transit's Vail-Beaver Creek Express
service for the 2021-2022 winter season, as set forth in the attached Exhibit A. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT,the Board hereby adopts the ECO Transit Fare and Buss Pass Rate Sheet attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
THAT, such fare changes shall become effective on November 28, 2021 and shall remain
in effect for the duration of the 2021-2022 winter Season.
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THAT, this Resolution is necessary for the public notice to the citizens of Eagle County,
Colorado.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the day of O c u c,r 2021.
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COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Commissioner
Commissioner/4C lulu r:cm seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Scherr •
Commissioner McQueeney a
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Qum
This resolution passed by 34 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado
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EXHIBIT A
ECO TRANSIT FARE AND BUS PASS RATE SHEET
Local routes (Highway 6,Valley,Minturn,Vail-Beaver Creek Express)
$4 cash fare
$8 1-day pass
$85 30-day pass
$35 10-ride pass
$289 4 month pass
$433.50 6 month pass
$867 annual pass
Premium route(Leadville)
$7 cash fare
$14 1-day pass
$200 30-day pass
$65 10-ride pass
$700 4 month pass
$1000 6 month pass
$1800 annual pass
Employer Pass Options
15%discounts on all pass types listed above
Youth and Senior Fares
$25 per annual (365-day) pass issued for Eagle County residents or
$1 per ride with proof of age(valid government issued ID with a date of birth) if required
Para-Transit Fares
Free with para-transit pass through qualification process
*Effective November 9, 2021, until further order of the Eagle County Board of Commissioners
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