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PROPOSED SEPTEMBER FARE AND SERVICE CHANGES
Fare Proposal
At their Thursday, March 19 meeting, the C-TRAN Board of Directors approved C-TRAN staff to take a fare increase proposal to the public for their feedback. The proposal is part of a Board policy, adopted in 2008, that asks for smaller annual fare increases that passengers can anticipate, plan for, and are similar to what they have experienced in prior years. The smaller annual increases have addressed inflation while achieving the agency’s farebox goals to keep pace with other transit agencies across the nation.
This year’s proposal seeks to increase the following fares:
2015 Fare Increase Proposal
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Effective |
Cash |
Day |
Monthly |
| ADULT ALL-ZONE | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| ADULT C-ZONE | $1.80 | No Change | $62.00 |
| HONORED/YOUTH ALL-ZONE | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| HONORED/YOUTH C-ZONE | $0.90 | NA | No Change |
| REDUCED C-ZONE | NA | NA | $31.00 |
| C-VAN | $1.80 | NA | $59.00 |
| EXPRESS | $3.85 | $7.70 | $125.00 |
Note: No other fares are proposd to increase this September
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Service Proposal
Two routes are proposed to have adjustments made to their schedules to better facilitate their on-time performance:
Route 71
- Weekdays and Saturdays: adjust frequency from every 20 minutes to every 25 minutes.
- Sundays: no adjustments are being considered at this time.
Route 157
Currently, Route 157 is experiencing delayed arrival times in Lloyd District, due to increased traffic congestion (up to 15-20 minutes later than scheduled). Two options are being considered for morning trips only:
- Option 1: Adjust arrival times in the Lloyd District to better reflect current travel times. This option allows the currently scheduled departures out of 99th Street Transit Center to remain as-is.
- Option 2: Adjust the departure times out of the 99th Street Transit Center so the bus arrives in Lloyd District as is currently printed in the schedule.
Online surveys are now available for Route 71 and Route 157.
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Open Houses
C-TRAN is hosting open houses for the public to learn more and provide their feedback on the proposed fare increase and service adjustments:
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Thursday, April 16 Fisher’s Landing Transit Center, Served by routes 30, 37, |
Thursday, April 23 Vancouver Community Library Served by routes 2, 3, 4, 25, 30, |
*Thursday, April 30 C-TRAN Administration Building Served by routes 4 and 30 |
*This open house is part of the C-TRAN Citizens Advisory Committee monthly meeting. Any public comments related to the fare proposal will be incorporated into the committee’s regular agenda. Note: If you’re unable to attend but would like to provide feedback, please visit www.c-tran.com or call the C-TRAN Customer Service Office at (360) 695-0123. The deadline to receive written comments is 12:00 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2015.
Impacts of Service and Fare Changes on Low Income and Minority Riders
Public Hearing is April 14, 2015
In March, C-TRAN staff held 3 open houses and conducted an online survey to help gauge the impacts of fare and service changes on low-income and minority riders. This outreach process culminates in a public hearing on Tuesday, April 14 at 5:30 pm at the Vancouver Community Library. The hearing is part of the C-TRAN Board of Directors regular monthly meeting.
Dean Horn: C-TRAN's 2014 Emplyee of the Year
Information Technology Specialist (DBA-WEBDEV), Dean Horn, was recently honored as C-TRAN’s Employee of the Year for 2014 for his personal commitment, dedication to the creative process, and all around excellence in the performance of his daily duties. Congratulations Dean on a very well-deserved honor!