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Consideration of Authorizing Free Fare Days for Culver CityBus in Association with (1) Elections and (2) Bike to Work Day 2020 (May 14, 2020).
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Meeting Date: December 9, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Dia Turner/Transportation
Phone Number: (310) 253-6540
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (12/03/19)
Department Approval: Rolando Cruz, Chief Transportation Officer (11/21/19)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council: (1) authorize free fares to all riders for Statewide elections (every 2 years), Presidential elections (every 4 years) and Statewide primaries (every 4 years) beginning Tuesday, March 3, 2020, and (2) authorize a free fare day for passengers boarding Culver CityBus with a bike or bike helmet on the Los Angeles area Bike to Work Day, May 14, 2020.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Culver CityBus provides public transit services to over 5 million passengers per year and interfaces with other transit agencies while providing these services throughout the western area of Los Angeles.
In an effort to boost Los Angeles County's historically poor voter turnout, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("LA Metro") officials have agreed to offer free fares on the sprawling bus and rail system on election day.
Beginning with the primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, LA Metro has committed to provide free public transportation (bus, train and bikes) for:
1. Statewide elections (every 2 years)
2. Presidential elections (every 4 years)
3. Statewide primaries (every 4 years)
March 3, 2020 also marks the 92nd anniversary of Culver CityBus. Culver CityBus has provided continuous fixed route bus service for the past 92 years, makin...
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