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RT Press Release
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RT Seeking Comments on Proposed Fare Increase
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CONTACT:
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Alane Masui
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Tuesday, February 09, 2016
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PHONE:
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916-556-0121
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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At the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) Board of Directors meeting held on January 25, 2016, RT staff presented a financial update and fare change proposal, which outlined a plan to increase fares by approximately 20 percent, effective July 1, 2016. The draft fare change proposal and Title VI Fare Equity Analysis are available for review at sacrt.com.
RT staff will present a recommendation to the RT Board of Directors on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 6 p.m. at the RT Auditorium (1400 29th Street at N Street).
The public is encouraged to provide feedback during the 30-day comment period from February 1 through March 1, 2016. RT will hold five open houses to discuss proposed fare changes and receive public comments. The public can also provide comments via an online survey, email, mail or phone.
Open Houses:
Wednesday, February 10
Noon to 7 p.m.
Mills Building - Mather Field/Mills Station
2900 Mather Field Road, Rancho Cordova
Accessible by light rail to the Mather Field/Mills Station, and Routes 21, 28, 72, 74 and 75
Tuesday, February 16
Noon to 7 p.m.
RT Auditorium
1400 29th Street, Sacramento
Accessible by light rail to the 29th Street Station, and Routes 38, 67 and 68
Wednesday, February 17
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Arcade Library
2443 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento
Accessible by Routes 25 and 26
Tuesday, February 23
Noon to 7 p.m.
Citrus Heights Community Center
6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights
Accessible by Routes 1, 23 and 95
Thursday, February 25
Noon to 7 p.m.
Cosumnes River College - Winn Center
8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento
(East entrance off of Bruceville Road)
Accessible by light rail to the Cosumnes River College Station, and Routes 54, 55 and 56
To request language interpretation services, call 916-557-4545 no later than three business days in advance of the open house.
Online Survey:
sacrt.com
Email:
customeradvocacy@sacrt.com
Mail:
Customer Advocacy Department
Sacramento Regional Transit District
P.O. Box 2110
Sacramento, CA 95812-2110
Phone:
Comments: 916-557-4545
Language Assistance: 916-557-4545
All comments must be received by noon on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.
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