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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Authorization of Free Fare Days for Culver CityBus in Association with (1) The 95th Anniversary of Culver CityBus (Friday, March 3, 2023), (2) Bike to Work Day (Friday, May 19, 2023), (3) Clean Air Day 2023 (Wednesday, October 4, 2023) and (4) Election Day (Tuesday, November 7, 2023)
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Meeting Date: February 13, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: Diana Chang / Transportation
Phone Number: (310) 253-6540
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/08/2023)
Department Approval: Diana Chang, Transportation Planning Manager (02/01/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council authorize a free fare day for the following: (1) all passengers boarding Culver CityBus for the 95th Anniversary on Friday, March 3, 2023; (2) all passengers boarding Culver CityBus with a bike or bike helmet on the Los Angeles area Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 19, 2023; (3) all passengers boarding Culver CityBus on Clean Air Day, Wednesday, October 4, 2023; and (4) all passengers boarding Culver CityBus for the California Statewide election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
BACKGROUND
Culver CityBus (CityBus) provides public transit services to over 5 million passengers per year (pre-pandemic) and interfaces with other transit agencies to provide these services throughout the western area of Los Angeles.
While CityBus provides public transit service to people who live and work in and around Culver City, CityBus also contributes to the reduction of traffic congestion, improves air quality, and connects people to the region. CityBus mobility services support the growth and vitality of the Culver City community.
Friday, March 3, 2023, marks the 95th anniversary of CityBus. CityBus has provided...
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