Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 1/22/2019
Item Status: New
From: Joey Nunnally, P.E., County Engineer
Chandra Middleton, Assistant Director of Transportation
Submitted by: Chandra Middleton, Assistant Director of Transportation
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Public Hearing for Fare and Service Changes for Baldwin Regional Area Transit System
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Consider the approval of the transit fare and service changes listed below for Baldwin Regional Area Transit System (BRATS) which would be effective March 1, 2019.
Fare increases for Baylinc Routes:
- Fairhope Hub to Bienville will change from $3.00 to $3.50
- Daphne Library to Bienville will change from $2.50 to $3.00
- Spanish Fort Connection to Bienville will change from $2.00 to $2.50
Additional fare levels added to the current fare structure:
- 50.1 - 60 Miles One Way will change from $7.00 to $7.50
- Over 60.1 Miles One Way will change from $7.00 to $10.00
Service changes are the elimination of the following routes:
- Northlinc Routes 1 & 2 AM & PM
- Baylinc 2 & 3 AM
- Baylinc 2 PM
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: 12/18/2018 - Baldwin Regional Area Transit System Operations Presentation and Fiscal year 2019 Budget Amendment.
Background: BRATS staff was requested during budget review to perform an analysis on the transit system to find ways to improve efficiency and lower cost. The finding was presented to the Commission at the December 11, 2018 Work Session and the Commission directed staff to bring information before the Commission at the December 18, 2018 regularly scheduled meeting. The Commission authorized the Budget Amendment and directed staff to proceed with required actions for the transit fare and service changes.
A public hearing will be held during the February 5, 2019, regular Commission meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? Yes
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: Forthcoming from staff.
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Chandra Middleton, BRATS Assistant Director.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Implementation of Fare and Service Changes
Additional instructions/notes: N/A