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CC - Authorization of Free Fare Days for Culver CityBus in Association with Clean Air Day on Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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Meeting Date: September 29, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Dia Turner / Transportation
Phone Number: (310) 253-6540
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
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Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/23/2020
Department Approval: Rolando Cruz, Chief Transportation Officer (09/21/2020)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council authorize a free fare day for passengers boarding Culver CityBus on Clean Air Day or provide alternate direction as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On September 14, 2020, the City Council adopted a Resolution supporting and declaring Clean Air Day on October 7, 2020. At that time, Culver CityBus committed to a social media campaign and other support for the day. City Council directed staff to explore the opportunity to offer free fare in addition to the other ways Culver City will recognize this day.
Culver CityBus usually partners with other transit agencies in the region when observing a free fare structure such as Clean Air Day. Due to COVID-19 challenges, other regional transit agencies will participate in virtual and social media options and will not offer free fare on this day.
California Clean Air Day is a multifaceted program built on the idea that shared experiences unite people to action to improve our community health. This statewide effort allows individuals and communities throughout California to participate in ways that make sense for them. Clean Air Day is a project of the Coalition for Clean Air ("CCA"). The CCA is a California nonprofit corporation dedicated to the protection of the environment and public h...
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