Chapter 10.35
PASSENGER FARES FOR MUNICIPAL BUSES
Sections:
10.35.030 Board of Public Works.
10.35.040 Trolley charter rates.
10.35.050 Rules and regulations.
10.35.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
“ADA complimentary paratransit fare” means a fare for METS Mobility Van Service for individuals who meet the ADA requirements for complimentary paratransit service under the Code of Federal Regulations.
“Bus” means a motor vehicle designed to carry from 19 to 53 passengers and designated by the Board of Public Works as a bus.
“Bus fare” means a rate to be charged to a passenger unless the passenger qualifies for a senior citizen, or handicap.
“Elderly” means any person 65 or more years of age.
“Handicap” means a disability which includes a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such impairment or being regarded as having such impairment. Major life activities include caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working, or any other activity or condition covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
“Paratransit convenience fare” means the fare charged for METS Mobility Van Service for elderly and handicapped individuals who do not meet the ADA requirements.
“Paratransit van” means a motor vehicle used to carry elderly or handicapped persons and designated as such by the Board of Public Works.
“Student” means any person registered to attend any public or private school, grades kindergarten through 12th grade.
“Token” means an item issued by METS to not-for-profit organizations for use by their patrons entitling said persons to ride a bus.
“Transfer ticket” means an item issued to passengers who, after payment of the initial fare, must use another bus or trolley in order to complete a trip to a single destination.
“Trip” means the entering and exiting of a bus, trolley or paratransit van.
“Trolley” means a motor vehicle designed to carry passengers and designated as a trolley by the Board of Public Works. [Ord. F-99-7, passed 7-12-99; Ord. G-98-10, passed 4-7-98; Ord. F-92-18, passed 12-22-92; Ord. F-82-13, passed 6-8-82. 1982 Code § 76.01; 1983 Code § 7.76.01.]
10.35.020 Fare schedule.
There is hereby established the following schedule of fares:
|
(A) |
Base Fare |
$1.00 per trip |
|
(B) |
Elderly or Handicapped |
$0.50 per trip |
|
(C) |
Trolley |
$1.00 per trip |
|
(D) |
Token |
$0.85 |
|
(E) |
Transfer |
FREE with each paid trip |
|
(F) |
14-Day Pass |
$25.00 |
|
(G) |
90-Day Pass |
$100.00 |
|
(H) |
ADA Complimentary Paratransit Service |
$2.00 per trip |
|
(I) |
Paratransit Convenience Fare |
$3.00 per trip |
|
(J) |
Student |
$0.75 per trip |
[Ord. F-99-7, passed 7-12-99; Ord. G-98-10, passed 4-7-98; Ord. F-92-18, passed 12-22-92; Ord. F-82-13, passed 6-8-82. 1982 Code § 76.02; 1983 Code § 7.76.02.]
10.35.030 Board of Public Works.
The Board of Public Works shall have authority to manage and administer the fare schedule in EMC 10.35.020 including, but not limited to, the authority to decrease or waive the fees for promotional purposes and special events. The fares may not be increased above the amounts stated above. [1983 Code § 7.76.03.]
10.35.040 Trolley charter rates.
The following rate is established for leasing a trolley under the terms and conditions established by the Board of Public Works: $500.00 for first three hours (three-hour minimum), $125.00 per hour thereafter. [Ord. F-99-7, passed 7-12-99. 1982 Code § 76.04; 1983 Code § 7.76.04.]
10.35.050 Rules and regulations.
The Board of Public Works shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations to implement the services called for in this chapter including, but not limited to, defining the nature of the service and the qualifications of persons who may utilize the various services so long as the rules and regulations are not inconsistent with this chapter. [Ord. G-98-10, passed 4-7-98. 1983 Code § 7.76.05.]