REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, Assistant City Manager
City of Fresno
BY: JOE VARGAS, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
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Authorize the Director of Transportation or designee, to execute an agreement between the City of Fresno and California State University, Fresno (CSUF) allowing CSUF students, staff, and faculty to use their university-issued identification cards to access Fresno Area Express (FAX) fixed-route buses at no cost.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council authorize the Director of Transportation or designee, to execute a one-year agreement, with two one-year extensions, between the City of Fresno and California State University, Fresno, (CSUF), allowing CSUF students, staff, and faculty to use their university-issued identification cards to access Fresno Area Express (FAX) fixed-route buses at no cost retroactive to September 1, 2021.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
FAX installed automated fare collection equipment in 2013, allowing CSUF students, staff and faculty to swipe their ID cards at the farebox for fare payment on FAX buses at no cost to the passenger. FAX will bill CSUF monthly for all rides provided at a rate of $0.90 per ride, with a monthly cap of $30.00 per user. The monthly cap of $30.00 is for billing purposes only and when the threshold is met, passengers will continue to have unlimited access. Annual cost is not to exceed $125,000 and be retroactive to September 1, 2021. This rate is equivalent to a 10-percent discount off the regular fare. The agreement is for one year and can be renewed for up to two one-year extensions.
BACKGROUND
In 2013, FAX installed Genfare Odyssey Fareboxes capable of accepting various new fare media, including magnetic stripe cards, which are used on various ID cards. CSUF partnered with FAX during the original procurement process as a regional partner. The goal of the partner agency is to reduce parking congestion, improve air quality, and p...
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