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Foothill Transit fare increase implemented June 27
Claremont Now
Foothill Transit will increase their fare from $1 to $1.25 and raise passes and other fares by about 10 percent.
The increase goes into effect June 27 with two lines being eliminated and some schedule frequency and route changes July 18 after a fiscal year 2011 budget deficit that came to about $3 million in service cuts, according to a Claremont news release. The original proposal for service reductions included the elimination of 13 lines and a $12.5 million deficit figure for fiscal year 2011 because of declining sales tax revenue and severe budget cuts to transportation funding.
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Metro fare increase effective July 1
WeHoNews.com
Metro fares for regular riders will go up effective July 1. However, there will be no change in discounted fares for seniors, students, disabled and Medicare recipients. As a result of expanding service and keeping the lid on fares for decades, Metro riders today only pay 26 percent of what it costs to operate Metro buses and trains. Under the new fare structure, the farebox recovery ratio will increase slightly to 28 percent. Due to the deep economic recession, Metro had faced an historic $250 million operating deficit in the fiscal year starting July 1, 2010.
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Riding Public Transit Saves Individuals $9,330 Annually
American Public Transportation Association
Individuals who ride public transportation can save on average $9,330 annually based on the June 16, 2010 national average gas price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate. On a per month basis, transit riders can save on average $778 per month. Along with higher gas prices compared to this time last year, transit riders save approximately $300 in commuting costs annually.
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Sacramento Regional Transit announces deep service cuts
ABC News 10
Sacramento Regional Transit on Thursday announced the deepest service cuts in the agency's history to meet a $25 million budget shortfall. Service will be reduced or eliminated on 39 of the 91 bus routes, and late night light rail service will be discontinued. The changes take effect on Sunday. RT said the service reductions and other cost-cutting measures, combined with about $11.1 million in state transit assistance funds expected to be restored next year will balance the budget for fiscal year 2011.
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Big Blue Bus to Increase Fares as of August 29th
WestsideToday.com
In order to avoid service reductions and to help close a budget deficit of $6.4 million, The Big Blue Bus will raise its rate beginning August 29th.
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