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In an effort to determine the reasonableness of the fares proposed,
RTD compared its interregional fares to those of the Altamont
Commuter Express (ACE). With the exception of trips originating in
Tracy, ACE fares to comparable destinations were $8 to $87 higher.
RTD’s interregional routes travel 70 to 202 roundtrip miles per day.
Driving a private vehicle (that gets 23 miles per gallon, at $4.50
per gallon) to the destinations served by RTD would cost between
$273 to $791 per month in fuel alone. With new fare levels of $134
to $207 per month, RTD’s Interregional service provides a
significant savings to customers when compared to the costs of
driving alone.
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The proposal for fare increases stemmed
from a dramatic rise in fuel costs combined with a reduction in
RTD's operating budget.
RTD staff has made
fare comparisons for its Regional services with the fare structures
of nearby transit providers. These comparisons have been available for
review since before the public hearings regarding the proposed Regional
Fare Increase. |
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Public Hearings
RTD Board
Approval
Implementation
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July 7-9, 2008
July 15, 2008
August 1, 2008
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Public Hearings
RTD Board Approval
Implementation
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July 15, 16,
17, 22, 30, 31, August 4, 5, 7, 2008
August 19, 2008
October 5, 2008 |
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