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16-047 February 24, 2016
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
STAFF REPORT TO:
AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM:
Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT:
Board Policy 328- Fare Policy
ACTION ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Consider the adoption of Resolution No. 16-009 deferring the scheduled implementation of the July 1, 2016 fare increase for one-year to July 1, 2017. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On December 11, 2013, the Board of Directors adopted Resolution 13-046 that amended Board Policy 328 effective July 1, 2014 to implement a day pass, eliminate local to local AC Transit transfer, lower local adult 31-Day pass prices, provide Clipper e-cash discounted fares, and defer scheduled local and Transbay cash fare increases to July 1, 2016. The amended Board Policy 328 adopted a schedule of future planned fare changes, with the next fare change becoming effective on July 1, 2016; however, the policy also directs that the Board receive and consider a report on fare revenues and the financial condition of the District prior to scheduled fare increases. Staff conducted a review of anticipated revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2016-17 and determin ed that stable sa les tax revenu e and anticipated ridership growth with the Service Expansion Plan are expected to alleviate any potential budget impact from maintaining the current fare structure. Based upon the information and analysis contained in this report as well as the fact that increasing ridership is a priority, staff is recommending deferral of the scheduled July 1, 2016 fare increase for a one year period, and scheduling the implementation of the next fare adjustment for July 1, 2017, when we anticipate a fare increa se will be necessa ry.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The fare changes scheduled for July 1, 2016 are expected to increase the annual fare revenue by $4.7 million (8.8%) based upon existing ridership. The deferral of the fare increase would result in stagnant farebox revenues; however, the loss in these funds is expected to be offset by stable sa les tax revenue and anticipated ridership growth with the Service Expansion Plan.
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BACKGROUND/RATIONALE: Prior to the fare change on July 1, 2014, staff conducted an extensive analysis of the fare structure and developed recommended changes for Board consideration. Those fare changes focused on transitioning from issuing individual transfers for local fares to issuing a day pass with unlimited transfers. The current fares and fare changes scheduled for July 1, 2016 are shown below, and include a 7.1 percent increase for the Adult single ride; 4.8 percent increase for Youth/Senior/Disabled single ride; 8 percent increase for Adult local 31-Day passes; 7.1 percent increase on Transbay 31-Day Passes; and 32.5 percent increase on Youth 31-Day Pass and Senior/Disabled Monthly Pass.
AC Transit Table of Fares Effective July 1, 2016 Cash: Current $2.10 $2.25 Local Adult Local Youth/Senior/Disabled $1.05 $1.10 $5.00 $5.00 Local Adult Day Pass Youth/Senior/Disabled Day Pass $2.50 $2.50 $4.20 $4.50 Transbay Adult Clipper: $2.00 $2.15 Local Adult e-Cash Local Youth/Senior/Disabled e-Cash $1.00 $1.05/$1.10* $5.00 $5.00 Local Adult Day Pass Youth/Senior/Disabled Day Pass $2.50 $2.50 $4.20 $4.50 Transbay Adult e-Cash Transbay Youth/Senior/disabled e-Cash $2.10 $2.20 $75.00 $81.00 Local Adult 31-Day Pass Local Youth 31-Day Pass $20.00 $26.50 Local Senior/Disabled Monthly Pass $20.00 $26.50 Transbay Adult 31-Day Pass $151.20 $162.00 RTC Card Sticker: Local Senior/Disabled Monthly Pass $20.00 $26.50 .. *Resolution No. 13-046 Exh1b1t A shows two d1fferent pnces for the Clipper reduced one-way fares: $1.05 for Youth; $1.10 for Senior/Disabled. This was a typographical error, as both fares should be $1.05 ($0.05 off the cash price). Resolution 16-009 includes a correction.
The new fare policy was designed to improve the efficiency and convenience of AC Transit's fare payment system with the following goals as outlined in the Board Fare Policy: 1) Simplicity, 2) Appropriateness, 3) Equity, 4) Transparency, 5) Policy Supportiveness, and 6) Affordability. Based upon these fare policy goals, staff evaluated and deliberated multiple options for consideration of the July 1, 2016 scheduled fare increase. The following three (3) options provided the best alternatives to achieving these goals while maintaining the financial stability of the District:
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Implement scheduled fare changes effective July 1, 2016 - the scheduled fare change would increase the annual fare revenue by $4.7 million (8.8%) based upon current ridership. However, there could be an initial reduction in ridership due to price elasticity, which would result in the revenue increase being lower than the 8.8 percent projection.
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Defer scheduled fare increase for another year -this option would result in stagnant fare revenue for FY 2016-17 at the baseline (FY 2015-16) level. By not implementing the scheduled fare increase, the District will forgo an estimated 8.8 percent increase in fare revenue. However, the reduction in farebox revenue is expected to be offset by stable sales tax revenue, along with increased fare box revenues associated with an anticipated increase in ridership with the full implementation of the Service Expansion Plan.
EasyPass Pricing
Fare Policy 328 includes scheduled increases in the EasyPass pricing matrices for July 1, 2016, and July 1, 2018, that parallel the general fare increases. Like general fares, EasyPass pricing has not changed since 2011, while the student fees were increased in anticipation of higher rates. The underlying assumption in the fare policy is that the matrices adjust in tandem with general fare increases. The scheduled 2016 matrix changes average 7 percent; however, staff is recommending deferral of the EasyPass pricing increases for one year to remain consistent with the practice of the matrices adjusting in tandem with general fare increases.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
The advantage of deferring the fare increase scheduled for July 1, 2016 is the provision of an affordable fare structure with no impact on passengers for another year while the District implements the Service Expansion Plan. The loss in farebox revenue is expected to be alleviated by stable sales tax revenue and anticipated ridership growth with the Service Expansion Plan. The disadvantage of deferring the fare increase is that the District has not increased fares since August 2011, and the deferral of this fare increase will forgo this current opportunity to increase revenues to support service expansion. During the past two years, the District implemented a 5 percent discount on the local adult and youth/senior/disabled fares on Clipper, and reduced the local adult monthly pass from $80 to $75. Without significant ridership growth, fare revenue may stagnate without the scheduled fare increase. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
One alternative is to implement the fare increase as scheduled on July 1, 2016. However, this may negatively impact some passengers who may experience difficulty in adjusting to the fare increase especially during the Service Expansion Plan implementation period. Implementing the fare increase would also require an extensive community outreach to inform and familiarize the passengers with new fare structure, which may detract from the positive benefits oft he Service Expansion Plan.
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PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTIONS/POLICIES: Board Policy 328- Fare Policy: Amended December 11, 2013 Board Resolution No. 13-046
ATTACHMENTS: 1: Resolution No. 16-009 2: Board Policy 328- Fare Policy: Fares, Fare Structure, and Fare Increases
Executive Staff Approval:
Claudia L. Allen, Chief Financial Officer
Reviewed by:
Denise C. Standridge, General Counsel
Prepared by:
Sue Lee, Treasury Manager
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SR16-047 ATT.1 ALAMEDA-CONTRA COSTA TRANSIT DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 16-009 A RESOLUTION DEFERRING THE SCHEDULED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JULY 1, 2016 FARE INCREASE FOR ONE-YEAR TO JULY 1, 2017
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2013, the AC Transit Board of Directors (the Board) adopted Resolution No. 13-046, a Resolution amending Board Policy 328 (Fare Policy: Fares, Fare Structure, and Fare Increases) to include the provision of a Day Pass fare instrument, to delete transfers as a fare instrument, provide discounts for Clipper card usage, amend the fare increase schedule to be effective on July 1, 2014, and modify fares and schedule of planned fare increases for July 1, 2016, and July 1, 2018; and WHEREAS, Exhibit A to Board Policy 3288 identified proposed fare increases scheduled to occur on July 1 of the following years- 2016 and 2018, as well as various fare instruments that could be used on the District's buses; and WHEREAS, the fare policies and fare structures of Exhibit A were included in a revised Board Policy No. 328 adopted on December 11, 2013; and WHEREAS, the Table of Fares for July 1, 2016, in Board Policy No. 328 contained a typographical error showing the price for Clipper local e-cash for seniors/disabled/medicarecard holders as $1.10 rather than $1.05; and WHEREAS, District staff recommends deferral of the scheduled July 1, 2016, fare increases for one year to provide lower fares to customers impacted by service changes in the Service Expansion Plan. NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District does resolve as follows:
Section 1. Approves a one-year deferral of fare and fare media price increases that were scheduled for implementation on July 1, 2016, under Resolution No. 13-046 and Board Policy No. 328, to July 1, 2017. Section 2. Corrects the error in the Table of Fares for July 1, 2016, to show $1.05 for Clipper local e-cash for seniors/disabled/medicare-card holders. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage by four affirmative votes of the Board of Directors. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of February 2016
Resolution No. 16-009
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H. E. Christian Peeples, President Attest:
Linda A. Nemeroff, District Secretary I, Linda A. Nemeroff, District Secretary for the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held on the 24th day of February 2016 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Linda A. Nemeroff, District Secretary
Approved as to Form and Content:
Denise C. Standridge, General Counsel
Resolution No. 16-009
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AC Transit BOARD POLICY
Policy No. 328 Category: Financial Matters
FARE POLICY: FARES, FARE STRUCTURE, AND FARE INCREASES PURPOSE
The purpose of this Board Policy is to set forth AC Transit's fare policy-the District's fares, its fare structure, planned fare increases-and the goals and rationales for them. This policy serves to codify the actions regarding fares, fare structure, and fare policies taken by the Board of Directors in approving Resolution No. 13-046 on December 11, 2013 DEFINITIONS
The specific fare or price levels and conditions for the various fare types below are contained in the attached Fare Tables in Exhibit A, Resolution No.13-046. Clipper Card or Clipper: The Bay Area regional stored-value transit electronic payment "smart card" administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). This card can be used to pay AC Transit fares if it is loaded with cash and/or AC Transit passes. Discount Fare: Discount fare shall be the fare required of passengers eligible for youth, senior, or disabled fares. EasyPass: Annual Transbay-value pass provided on Clipper to a defined universe of participants at qualified colleges, employers, and residential communities. Day Pass: Fare instrument, whether in paper form or electronic form on Clipper, that grants an AC Transit passenger the right to board an AC Transit bus(es) for one fare on the day of purchase. POLICY I.
GOALS OF THE FARE POLICY The following are the goals of the fare policy, as adopted by the AC Transit Board of Directors: Goal 1 - Simplicity: Fares and the fare structure should be easy to use for passengers, and easy to operate for the District. Goal 2 - Appropriateness: value for passengers.
Fares and the fare structure should provide a good
Goal 3- Equity: Fares and the fare structure should be fair for all passengers. Goal 4 - Transparency: Fares and the fare structure should result in predictable costs and cost increases for passengers; and predictable revenue increases for the District. Page 1 of 14
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Goal 5 - Policy Supportiveness: Fares and the fare structure should be supportive of other District goals-service, land use, and social goals-and compliant with other regulatory mandates. Goal 6 - Affordability: Fares should be affordable to all passengers to ensure their full access to bus service and to prevent adverse impacts on socially vulnerable populations. II.
RATIONALES FOR KEY PROVISIONS OF THE POLICY - This policy was developed after a review of policies and practices of local and national transit agencies. The following are rationales for key elements of the Policy: Transbay fare as twice local fare - Longstanding AC Transit practice, this also approximates BART Transbay fares. This supports Goals 1, 2, and 3. Discount fares as 50% of base fare - The federally mandated discount for senior and disabled fares is 50% in the off-peak period. AC Transit has generally maintained discount cash fares as 50% of the adult fare, the most common discount fare level among American transit agencies. This supports Goals 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. 31-Day pass prices as thirty-six (36) times the applicable single-ride fare - This ratio is the median ratio between pass prices and cash fares among American transit agencies. For passengers who ride 5 days per week, or approximately 40 times per month, a pass priced at 36 times the single-ride fare provides a modest discount, with any "extra" trips (such as weekend trips) being free. Because some of AC Transit's discount passes are currently priced far below this level, the fare policy provides for a seven-year transition period, through 2018, to gradually bring them up to the target level. This supports Goals 2, 3, 4, and 6. Establishing 7-Day pass - These passes provide a discount for people who sometimes use the system heavily, but not for a full month. They provide a discount fare instrument for people who may have difficulty paying for a full month's pass at a time. This supports Goals 2, 3 and 6. Developing a ten-year schedule of fare increases - Developing a ten-year schedule of fare increases creates predictability for passengers, for the District, and for other agencies that work with AC Transit. Having a long-term plan for fare increases allows the District to respond to inflation, and also obviates the need for very large fare increases at one time. It allows a planned transition of discount pass prices to the target levels. A number of transit agencies regionally and nationally have moved to a longer-term approach. This supports Goals 2, 3, 4, and 6.
Ill.
FARE STRUCTURE Specific levels for the fares referred to in this section are found in the Fare Tables, Resolution No.13-046, Exhibit A. A.
Adult Local Fare as Base Fare - The adult local fare shall be the base fare, upon which other fares and pass prices are calculated.
B. Trans bay Fare- The adult Transbay fare for shall be twice the adult local fare. Page 2 of 14
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C. Discount Fare - The discount fare shall be half of the applicable adult fare, local or Transbay. D. 31-Day Pass Prices- The target price of a 31-day pass shall be thirty-six (36) times the applicable adult or discount fare. However, pass prices through 2018 shall be governed by the schedule of graduated increases in the Fare Tables in Resolution No.13-046, Exhibit A.
E. EasyPass Prices - Prices under the EasyPass program shall be at the levels established in the EasyPass pricing matrices in Resolution No. 13-046, Exhibit
A. F.
7-Day Passes - As further described in Section IV.B. below, the District shall initiate the sale of 7-day local adult, local youth, local senior/disabled, and Transbay adult passes. These passes shall cost ten (10) times the applicable single-ride fare.
G. Other Fares - The provisions of Resolution No. 13-046, Exhibit A (attached), concerning Free Rides, Dumbarton Express fares, Regional Transfers, Capitol Corridor, and Ferry Transfers shall govern these fares.
IV.
FARE MEDIA
A. Existing Fare Media - Passengers may pay their fare using the follow media: 1. Cash - The passenger may pay the applicable fare in cash, either in bills and coins or as cash loaded on a Clipper card. 2. Day Pass - The passenger may pay the applicable fare for the day pass in cash, either in bills and coins or as cash loaded on a Clipper card. 3. Pass - The passenger may pay the applicable fare using a 31-Day Pass, an EasyPass (including Class Pass), or an RTC Monthly Pass, and either as a paper pass or a pass loaded on a Clipper card. 4. Discount transfer from BART -The passenger may use a BART-toBus transfer to receive a twenty-five cent ($0.25) discount against the otherwise applicable fare, either as a paper transfer or a transfer on a Clipper card. 5. Special Agency Ticket - The passenger may pay the applicable fare using a ticket provided by a qualified public or social service agency, or a qualified non-profit organization.
B. Planned 7-Day Pass - The District shall make available, at the earliest practicable date, passes valid for seven consecutive days of unlimited local or Transbay rides. These shall be made available only as a product on Clipper.
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V.
FARE AND PASS PRICE LEVELS
A. Future Planned Increases 1. Planned Fare Levels by Date - Exhibit A of Resolution No. 13-046 (following section V.B.) contains the approved fare and pass price levels, listed as AC Transit Table of Fares effective August 1, 2011; July 1, 2014; July 1, 2016, and July 1, 2018.
2. Financial Review Prior to Implementation of Fare Increases - Prior to each scheduled fare increase, the Board of Directors shall receive and consider a report on the fare revenue and financial situation of the District. 3. Overall Review of Fares and Pass Prices in Five Years- In 2016, five years after the initiation of this Policy, the Board of Directors shall conduct a review of the implementation of the Policy and its effects. B.
Discounted fares on Clipper Cards - The District shall make a discounted base fare available for both full fare paying passengers and discount fare paying passengers (youth, senior, disabled) to encourage more Clipper card utilization. This policy shall be implemented if, and only if, the Board of Directors determines that the policy is consistent with the requirements of Title VI.
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Exhibit A: Resolution 13-046
AC Transit Table of Fares E ffect1ve
August 1, 2011 Adult
Youth Age 5-18 (No ID Required)
Seniors 65+,
Local Cash
$2.10
$1.05
Disabled and Medicare Cardholder (ID Required) $1.05
Local Transfer*
$0.25
$0.25
$0.25
Transbay Cash
$4.20
$2.10
$2.10
Transbay Transfer**
Free
Free
Free
BART -to-Bus***
$1.85
$0.80
$0.80
Cash
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Good for 120 minutes (2 hours) and one use only .
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Issued on first bus upon payment of Transbay fare. Applies to Local-to-Transbay and Transbay-toLocal. Good for 120 minutes (2 hours) and one use only.
*** Local trips only. No discount on Transbay.
Adult
Youth Age 5-18 (No ID Required)
Local e-Cash
$2.10
$1.05
Seniors 65+, Disabled and Medicare Cardholder (ID Required) $1.05
Transbay e-Cash
$4.20
$2.10
$2.10
Local 31-Day
$80.00*
$20.00*
N/A
Transbay 31-Day
$151.20
N/A
N/A
Local Monthly
N/A
N/A
$20.00*
Local 7 -Day**
$21.00*
$1 0.50*
$10.50*
Transbay 7 -Day
$42.00
N/A
N/A
Clipper Card Value
*Can be upgraded to Transbay with e-Cash. E-Cash must be present on card for upgrade. ** Will be available as soon as it can be implemented on Clipper after August 1, 2011.
Other Passes Local Senior/Disabled Monthly (sticker on RTC Discount Card)
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EasyPass Pricing Matrices The General Manager is allowed pricing flexibility 15 percent above or below a matrix price point, and is allowed to offer up to a 20-percent discount to colleges in a one-year pilot program. Effective August 1, 2011 For Businesses and Residential Communities
For Two- and Four-Year Colleges
100-500
10,001+
1 2 3
$117 $105
$92 $86
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Exhibit A: Resolution 13-046
AC Transit Table of Fares Effective July 1, 201 4 Adult
Youth Age 5-18 (No ID Required)
Cash
Seniors 65+, Disabled and Medicare Cardholder
Local Cash
$2.10
$1.05
(ID Required) $1.05
Day Pass
$5.00
$2.50
$2.50
Transbay Cash
$4.20
$2.10
$2.10
Transbay Transfer*
Free
Free
Free
BART-to-Bus**
$1.85
$0.80
$0.80
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Issued on first bus upon payment of Transbay fare. Applies only to Transbay-to-Local. Good for 120 minutes (2 hours) and one use only.
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Local trips only. No discount on Transbay .
Adult
Youth Age 5-18 (No ID Required)
Seniors 65+, Disabled and Medicare Cardholder
Clipper Card Value Local e-Cash
$2.00
$1.00
(ID Required) $1.00
Transbay e-Cash
$4.20
$2.10
$2.10
Day Pass e-Cash
$5.00
$2.50
$2.50
Locai31-Day
$75.00
$20.00
N/A
Transbay 31-Day
$151.20
N/A
N/A
Local Monthly
N/A
N/A
$20.00
Local 7-Day*
$20.00
$10.00
$10.00
Transbay 7 -Day*
$42.00
N/A
N/A
*7 Day Passes are not available in the 2014 fare structure.
Other Passes Local Senior/Disabled Monthly (sticker on RTC Discount Card)
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EasyPass Pricing Matrices The General Manager is allowed pricing flexibility 15 percent above or below a matrix price point, and is allowed to offer up to a 20-percent discount to colleges in a one-year pilot program.
Effective July 1, 2014 For Businesses and Residential Communities
For Two- and Four-Year Colleges
100-500
10,001+
1
2 3
$65
4
$58
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AC Transit Table of Fares E ffect1ve J uly l 1, 2016 Adult
Seniors 65+,
Youth Age 5-18 (No ID Required)
Disabled and Medicare Cardholder
Cash Local Cash
$2.25
$1.10
(ID Required) $1.10
Day Pass
$5.00
$2.50
$2.50
Transbay Cash
$4.50
$2.20
$2.20
Transbay Transfer*
Free
Free
Free
BART-to-Bus**
$2.00
$0.85
$0.85
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Issued on first bus upon payment of Transbay fare. Applies only to Transbay-to-Local. Good for 120 minutes (2 hours) and one use only.
** Local trips only. No discount on Transbay.
Adult
Youth Age 5-18 (No ID Required)
Local e-Cash
$2.15
$1.05
Seniors 65+, Disabled and Medicare Cardholder (ID Required) $1.10
Transbay e-Cash
$4.50
$2.20
$2.20
Day Pass e-Cash
$5.00
$2.50
$2.50
Local 31-Day
$81.00*
$26.50*
N/A
Transbay 31-Day
$162.00
N/A
N/A
Clipper Card Value
N/A
$26.50*
$22.50*
$11.00*
$11.00*
$45.00
N/A
N/A
Local Monthly
N/A
Local 7-Day** Transbay 7-Day**
*Can be upgraded to Transbay with e-Cash. E-Cash must be present on card for upgrade. **7 Day Pass dependent on availability
Other Passes Local Senior/Disabled Monthly (sticker on RTC Discount Card)
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EasyPass Pricing Matrices The General Manager is allowed pricing flexibility 15 percent above or below a matrix price point, and is allowed to offer up to a 20-percent discount to colleges in a one-year pilot program. Effective July 1, 2016
For Employers and Residential Communities
For Two- and Four-Year Colleges
100-500
10,001+
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AC Transit Table of Fares Eft:ec f1ve J UIY I 1 , 2018 Adult
Youth Age 5-18 (No ID Required)
Cash
Seniors 65+, Disabled and Medicare Cardholder (ID Required)
Local Cash
$2.35
$1.15
$1.15
Local Day Pass
$5.00
$2.50
$2.50
Transbay Cash
$4.70
$2.30
$2.30
Transbay Transfer*
Free
Free
Free
BART-to-Bus**
$2.10
$0.90
$0.90
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Issued on first bus upon payment of Transbay fare. Applies only Transbay-to- Local. Good for 120 minutes (2 hours) and one use only.
**
Local trips only. No discount on Transbay.
Adult
Youth Age 5-18 (No ID Required)
Clipper Card Value
Seniors 65+, Disabled and Medicare Cardholder (ID Required)
Local e-Cash
$2.25
$1.10
$1.10
Transbay e-Cash
$4.70
$2.30
$2.30
Day Pass e-Cash
$5.00
$2.50
$2.50
Locai31-Day
$84.60*
$34.50*
N/A
Transbay 31-Day
$169.20
N/A
N/A
Local Monthly
N/A
N/A
$34.50*
Local 7-Day**
$23.50*
$11.50*
$11.50*
$47.00
N/A
N/A
Transbay 7 -Day
**
*Can be upgraded to Transbay with e-Cash.
E-Cash must be present on card for upgrade.
**7 Day Pass dependent on availability
Other Passes $34.50
Local Senior/Disabled Monthly (sticker on RTC Discount Card)
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EasyPass Pricing Matrices The General Manager is allowed pricing flexibility 15 percent above or below a matrix price point, and is allowed to offer up to a 20 -recent discount to colleges in a one-year pilot program.
Effective July 1, 2018
For Employers and Residential Communities
For Two- and Four-Year Colleges
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Free Rides AC Transit employees, pensioners, and employee dependents may ride AC Transit buses free of charge. Criteria for free passage are: employees must be in uniform or present District ID card bearing current year's sticker or temporary District ID; Pensioners and Employee Dependents must present a current pensioner or dependent pass. Other free riders include: Peace Officers presenting an official badge and ID card, as well as children under the age of five.
Dum barton Express (DB, 081) • AC Transit fares apply to Dum barton Express service. • All AC Transit fare media are accepted, EXCEPT: - AC Transit EasyPass - UC Berkeley Bear Pass (faculty and staff) - UC Berkeley Class Pass Fare media from other operators are accepted as follows:
Passes
Value
VTA Express Eco Pass
Transbay Fare Credit
VTA Day Pass
Local Fare Credit
VTA Monthly Pass
Local Fare Credit
Sam Trans Monthly Pass
Local Fare Credit
Union City Transit Pass I Transfer +0.25
Local Fare Credit
Caltrain Monthly Pass
Local Fare Credit
BART -to-Bus Transfers
Free Local Ride*
*no discount on Transbay
Regional Transfer Policies All passes and transfers from transit systems with a reciprocal agreement (shown below) will be accepted by AC Transit for a local fare at intersecting points, transit centers, and BART stations. Agencies that have reciprocal agreements with the District (including agency-specific provisions where applicable):
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Capitol Corridor Customers alighting from Capitol Corridor and Amtrak California San Joaquin trains in Richmond, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Hayward and Fremont/Centerville are issued a twopart perforated transfer by the train conductor. Each half is worth a local fare and is accepted on any local AC Transit bus. These transfers are punched, indicating the month and day, are valid for 48 hours, and are deposited in the farebox (bill transport). They may be upgraded to a Transbay fare by adding a local cash fare.
County Connection (CCCTA) Fairfield/Suisun Transit Golden Gate Transit Sam Trans AC Transit will honor SamTrans local and express bus passes as a local fare credit in San Mateo County. They may be upgraded to a Transbay fare by adding a local cash fare.
Union City Transit Vallejo Transit VTA (Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority) WestCAT (WCCTA) Ferry Transfers -Alameda/Oakland, Harbor Bay The AC Transit portion of the boarding pass represents a local fare when surrendered. Ferry service boarding passes cannot be upgraded or used as part of a Transbay fare.
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