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To: Harvey Robinson,Interim City Manager
Cc: Ron Burton,Assistant City Manager
From: Ivan Mitchell,Transit Manager
Date: October 9,2018
Re: P.R.20516—New Discounted Fare Pass
Nature of Request: Authorize Port Arthur Transit(PAT) to issue a new monthly discounted out-
of-service fare pass for fixed route and paratransit customers. The new monthly discounted out-
of-service area fare pass will be offered at $40.00.
Background: Port Arthur Transit(PAT)provides fixed route and paratransit service throughout a
defined service area in Port Arthur. PAT also provides flex service to select areas that are not in the
defined fixed route and paratransit boundaries. Currently each out-of-service area trip cost$2.25 each
way.
PAT has received several requests from customers asking for an additional monthly discounted fare
pass that would provide a more economical method to utilize PAT's out-of-service area service. After
internal discussions PAT has elected to move forward with offering a new out-of-service area
discounted pass to its customer base. The new pass will be offered starting November 5,2018, for
purchase. -
Recommendation: It is recommended City Council authorize proposed P.R. 20516. This
resolution would authorize the adoption of a new discounted fare pass for Port Arthur Transit.
Budgetary/Fiscal Effect:No fiscal impact.
Ivan Mitchell, Transit Manager
P.R. 20516
10/10/2018 IM
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF A NEW DISCOUNTED FARE
PASS FOR PORT ARTHUR TRANSIT CUSTOMERS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Port Arthur Transit (PAT) is seeking to implement a new discounted fare
pass that will assist fixed route and paratransit customers; and
WHEREAS, PAT provided a 30-day comment period to customers; and
WHEREAS, on the 5th day of November 2018, PAT will start offering the new
discounted fare pass to customers; and
WHEREAS,the new discounted fare pass will allow customers to purchase a monthly
out-of-service pass at a discount of$40.00 versus paying $2.25 for each one-way trip; and
WHEREAS,this new fare implementation is compliant with all Federal Transit
Administration's (FTA) guidelines and regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes the adoption of a
new discounted fare pass.
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of October, 2018 at a Regular
Meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES:
AYES: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Mayor
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10/10/2018 IM
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVE AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Manager
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Director o Finance
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P.R. 20516
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Exhibit "A"
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PORT ARTHUR TRANSIT ( PAT) FARES
Tarifas de PAT
Regular Senior 62+/ Disabled/ Student K-12 Paratransit';,
Medicare (Estudiantes de (Paratransito)
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(Personas Mayores grados kinder a
,., r • <<l«—'^ 65+/ Discapacitado., 12)
Medicare) _rt_
One-way (Un viaje de ida) $1.50 $0.75 $0.75 $2.50
Day Pass (Boleto para todo el
dia) $3.50 $1.75 $1.75 -
Weekly Pass (Boleto semanal) $15.00 $8.25 $8.25 -
Monthly Pass (Boleto mensual) $45.00 $22.00 $22.00 $80.00
Transfer (Transferencia) Free/Gratis Free/Gratis Free/Gratis -
Out of Service Area* (Area
fuera de servicio) $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $2.25
Out of Service Area Monthly
Pass*; Area fuera de servicio
(Boleto mensual) $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
Book of 20 Tickets (Libreta de
20 boletas) - - - $50.00
Children 5 and under are free when accompanied by an adult (Los ninos menores
de 5 anos son gratis acompanados por un adulto).
*Out of Service Area fare is an additional charge. PAT's service area is defined as
3/4 of a miles from the fixed route service.
For senior/disabled fares we accept a valid government ID or Medicare card.
Customer Service: (409) 983-8767