REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 3, 2017
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
BY: JEFF LONG, Planning Coordinator II
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
"Authorize the Director of Transportation to execute agreements between the City of Fresno and California State University, Fresno, and the State Center Community College District allowing both colleges to use agency-issued identification cards for access on Fresno Area Express (FAX) fixed-route buses."
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council authorize the Director of Transportation to execute one year agreements between the City of Fresno and California State University, Fresno (CSUF) and the State Community Center College District, Fresno City College (FCC), allowing both colleges to use their agency-issued identification cards for access on Fresno Area Express (FAX) fixed-route buses.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
With the installation of new automated fare collection equipment, FAX has the opportunity to accept new fare media. The system will allow CSUF and FCC students, faculty, and staff to swipe their ID cards at the farebox for fare payment. FAX will bill the agencies monthly for all rides provided at a rate of $1.10 per ride. This rate is equivalent to a 12-percent discount off the regular fare and is the same cost as buying bulk tokens. The agreements are 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 agencies is to reduce parking congestion, improve air quality, and provide an alternative method of arriving on campus. This agreement will allow CSUF and FCC students, faculty, and staff to swipe their ID cards at the farebox for fare pa...
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