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Authorizing the City Manager to waive bus fares for all El Metro bus services on June 30, 2024, for the 19th Annual National "Dump the Pump" Day. El Metro is teaming up with transportation agencies nationwide to celebrate the 19th Annual National "Dump the Pump" Day on Sunday, June 30, 2024, by offering free rides on all El Metro transit mobility services we offer such as fixed-route services and the El Lift Paratransit services. The day is dedicated to raising community awareness whereas public transportation can save people money, promote walking ability, and reduce the harmful greenhouse gases emitted into our environment. El Metro Operations budget will be used for this event.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
El Metro is teaming up with transportation agencies nationwide to celebrate the 18th Annual National "Dump the Pump" Day on Sunday, June 30, 2024, by offering free rides on all El Metro transit mobility services such as fixed-route services and the El Lift Paratransit services. The day is dedicated to raising community awareness whereas public transportation can save people money, promote walking ability, and reduce the harmful greenhouse gases emitted into our environment. The National "Dump the Pump" campaign is sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) , which first started National "Dump the Pump" Day in June 2006 when gas prices had reached $3 per gallon and the public demand for public transportation was growing in response to high gas prices. El Metro wants the public to recognize that riding public transit is an economical way to save money, particularly when gas prices are high. Public transportation does not just help people save money, it also helps communities grow and prosper. Additionally, public transportation helps to make a community economically strong and competitive. For example, for every $1 makes a community economically strong and competitive.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval authorizing the City Manager to waive the bus fares for all El Metro transit mobility services.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
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Source of Funds: El Metro Operations
Account #: 558
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Two revenue accounts will be affected: Fixed Route 558-0000-339-1001 and Elderly and Disabled (El Lift) 558-0000-339-1005. The estimated fare loss is $2,600 for Fixed Route and $25 for El Lift service.