HomeMy WebLinkAboutR22-084 Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority 2022-2023 Fare Schedule DocuSign Envelope ID:03C523F6-0322-4120-9CE1-52779692732F
Commissioner scherr moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 084
RESOLUTION CONCERNING ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OFFICIAL FARE POLICY
AND 2022-2023 FARE SCHEDULE FOR THE
EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 96-22 created the Eagle County Regional Transportation
Authority("ECO Transit") and provided for its duties and powers; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 96-22 created an advisory group under the name of the
"Regional Transportation Authority(hereinafter the "Authority Board") and provided for duties
and power of the Authority Board; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Authority Board is to provide recommendations to the
Commissioners regarding policies and provisions for ECO Transit; and
WHEREAS, ECO Transit desire to adopt an official fare policy which sets forth goals,
objectives, fare recovery standards, fare amendment process, and adopt a new fare schedule; and
WHEREAS, ECO Transit desire to adjust fares on certain routes to incentivize transit
use and adopt new discount fare categories for active military and military veterans; and
WHEREAS, the Authority Board recommended approval by the Commissioners of the
ECO Transit Fare Policy and 2022-3023 Fare Schedule at their May 12, 2022 meeting. A copy of
the Fare Policy and Fare Schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT,the Board of County Commissioners hereby adopt the ECO Transit Fare Policy
and 2022-2023 Fare Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
THAT, recommendations of the Authority Board are advisory and any such
recommendation shall be presented to the Board of County Commissioner by staff on a schedule
to be determined by the Board of County Commissioners.
THAT, the board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary
for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado.
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MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 1st day of November
2022.
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Commissioner chandler-Henry seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney Aye
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Aye
Commissioner Scherr Aye
This resolution passed by 3/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado
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eCO transit
EAGLE COUNTY eagle county regional transportation authority
ECO TRANSIT FARE POLICY
Purpose
The purpose of this Fare Policy is to establish guidelines for regularly evaluating,
setting and/or restructuring public transit fares for the Eagle County Regional
Transportation Authority ("ECO Transit"). ECO Transit staff will utilize this policy to
monitor fare collection and to make future decisions about adjusting fares. The
information outlined in this policy includes:
• Fare Policy Goals: describing the overall intent of this policy;
• Fare Payment: including the types of fare media and passes that will be used;
• Fare Structure: establishing full fares and discounts for various services and
ridership groups;
• Farebox Recovery Ratio: determines the portion of operating costs that will be
supported by users of the system through fare collections;
• Public Notice and Solicitation of Comment: outlining the procedures that will be
used to ensure adequate public input is provided to support decisions
regarding fares.
Fare Policy Goals
The goal of this Fare Policy is to identify a prudent balance between the various
factors influencing public transit, while supporting a transition to cashless
payments. The policy is also intended to support ECO Transits aspiration to create
a safe, comprehensive and integrated transportation system that provides a range
of mobility options, promotes freedom of choice, and empowers people to live,
work, and place wherever they choose.
Fare Policy Objectives
The objectives are classified as those that focus on consumer issues and those that
support business related matters. The nature of these objectives reflects the desire
to develop a Fare Structure that balances affordability for our customers with the
need to generate sufficient fare revenue to help maintain and expand transit
operations.
3289 Cooley Mesa Road,PO Box 1070,Gypsum,CO 81637 te1:970/328-3520 fax:970/328-3539 eco@eaglecounty.us
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eCO transit
EAGLE COUNTY eagle county regional transportation authority
ECO Transit has established the following Fare Policy Objectives that are considered
necessary for achieving the Fare Policy Goal: Customer/Community Related and
Financial/Administrative.
Customer/Community Related Objectives
The following three (3) objectives directly support ECO Transit's mission of
operating high quality public transportation service. When a fare change is
proposed, all fare strategies considered for achieving these three objectives should
be carefully weighed in relation to each other, as some possible strategies may
achieve one objective at the expense of another. ECO Transit must strive to meet all
of these objectives.
1. Increase Utilization of Public Transportation
ECO Transit exists to provide transportation solutions that meet the mobility
needs of the public, with success reflected in part through ridership increases.
Increased use of public transit also supports the broad social efforts of
improving economic competitiveness, ensuring a reasonable quality of life for
residents, reducing traffic congestion, and achieving climate action goals. It is
important to adopt fare strategies that will encourage ridership by making
public transit more attractive and convenient to use.
2. Establish Equitable Support from Local Interests
ECO Transit realizes the benefits of providing accessible transportation options
to our residents and visitors. To ensure a level of equity, fares must take into
account the needs of various populations of users, residents and visitors. A fare
structure should be established that supports, encourages and enables travel
choices for our most disadvantaged citizens, while fulfilling our obligation to be
responsible and deliver value to the taxpayers of Eagle County who help fund
the system. Equity between users and non-users that help support the system
must be considered when determining fare policies.
3. Enhance Mobility&Access
The fare payment system should enhance the ability of riders to access the
system and move through it with ease. To do so, the fare structure should be
easy to understand. It should also provide adequate choices for customers to
select the payment option that suits their travel needs.
3289 Cooley Mesa Road,PO Box 1070,Gypsum,CO 81637 te1:970/328-3520 fax:970/328-3539 eco@eaqlecounty.us