Do you have an opinion about Metro’s proposed fare increase?
Metro’s proposed fare increase will be highlighted at three public information sessions starting tonight. There are three options on the table. eAch would provide an approximate 5 percent increase in passenger revenue.
THREE OPTIONS INCLUDE:
• an increase in weekly, monthly, and semester pass prices
• increase in the 2-hour pass (includes a transfer), weekly, monthly and semester pass prices
• increase in all fare prices
The cost of operating the Metro Transit system is constantly rising because of increases in costs such as fuel, vehicle parts, and medical benefit expenses.
Options 1 and 2 maintain the current $2 (MetroBus), $2.25 (MetroLink) and $4 (Metro Call-A-Ride) cash fares without any change. Reduced cash fares for eligible seniors, children and customers with disabilities would also remain the same.
Option 1 would increase the prices of Metro passes to more accurately reflect the number of boardings made using these passes. Monthly passes would increase from $68 to $75 ($34 to $37.50 for reduced fare); weekly passes would increase from $23.50 to $26; and the college semester pass from $145 to $155.
Option 2 also retains the current cash fare but would increase the price of the 2-hour pass/transfer from $2.75 to $3 (reduced fare would increase from $1.35 to $1.50.) Option 2 would preserve a greater discount rate for the weekly, monthly, and semester passes than Option 1 would do. Option 2 would increase weekly passes from $23.50 to $25; monthly passes would increase from $68 to $72 ($34 to $36 for reduced fare); and the college semester pass would increase from $145 to $150.
Option 3 would implement a 5 percent across the board fare increase for all fares, including cash fares, passes and Metro Call-A-Ride fares.
Do you have an opinion on the fare increase? Make sure you attend one of the public hearings below or email FareIncrease2012@metrostlouis.org, or by regular mail:
Metro, Attn: Planning – Fare Increase 2012
707 North 1st Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
Comments will be accepted until Friday, April 27, 2012. It is anticipated that the fare increase will go into effect in July 2012.
Public Meeting Schedule
Monday, April 16, 2012
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
East St. Louis City Hall
Rotunda (1st Floor)
301 River Park Drive
East St. Louis, Illinois 62201
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
St. Louis City Hall
Rotunda (1st Floor)
1200 Market Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
St. Louis County Government Center
Second Floor
41 South Central
Clayton, Missouri 63105
Public Hearing
Thursday, April 19, 2012
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Formal presentation at 6 p.m.)
Metro Headquarters
Board Room
707 North First Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63102
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I would like to comment on the proposed fare increase. I would support the option 3 as I understand it. I hope that this will fullfill expectations and would not allow for increases again in the near future
Leave all fares as they are and greatly improve the scvs. From the
rude, uninformed drivers that drive off and leave passengers making
connections, to the constant schedule changes without giving the
riding public notice, to the removed bus stops, to the looong wait
to between buses and metro link.
Here’s a thought make one sked and leave it for the whole year or
only change twice a year. Most large cities have one constant
sked. Post routes on bus signs, have a campaign to increase riders,
local celebs, Mayor can do commercials to promote the metro/bus
less hassle, fun reliable, you get the picture.
Send check for suggestions
Wait time waaay to long!!!!