Title
Proposed Transit Service Changes
Presenter:
Craig Blewitt, Transit Services Manager
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Summary:
The Transit Services Division is proposing Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) service changes to be implemented April 29, 2018 and September 30, 2018. The service changes include off-peak service improvements on five bus routes, the discontinuation of a detour associated with the construction of the I-25/Cimarron interchange, and an increase in the fixed-route bus fare for some riders with disabilities from free to half-price ($0.85).
Previous Council Action:
N/A
Background:
The Transit Services Division makes service changes up to twice a year - in the spring and fall. The proposed service changes currently include the addition of off-peak bus service and associated complementary Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit service, the discontinuation of a long-term detour route, and a fare increase for some riders. More information on these proposed changes is provided below.
Decisions on service changes will be made in consideration of the comments received during the public process, benefits and other impacts to the community and the riding public, transit system operational requirements, and consistency with the City of Colorado Springs and Mountain Metropolitan Transit's objectives.
Proposed Off-Peak Service Improvements
The proposed service improvements are made possible by increased Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) sales tax revenue. The improvements were assembled based on a system-wide technical assessment to identify potential service changes to be implemented in Spring 2018. The assessment included an application of transit system performance standards to identify potential routes for service enhancements such as weekday frequency and off-peak service (evenings and weekends). These include:
? Route 1: Increase Saturday frequency to 30 minutes (from 60 minutes)
? Route 3: Increase Saturday frequency ...
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