City of Madison - File #: 14295

• File #: 14295
• Version: 3
• Name: Low-Income Bus Pass Program Committee
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/3/2009
• In control: TRANSIT AND PARKING COMMISSION (ended 06/2018)
• On agenda: 5/19/2009
• Final action: 5/19/2009
• Enactment date: 5/21/2009
• Enactment #: RES-09-00507
• Title: SECOND SUBSTITUTE - Creating a Low-Income Bus Pass Program Committee.
• Sponsors: David J. Cieslewicz, Brian L. Solomon, Jed Sanborn

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/19/2009	3	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt	Pass
5/12/2009	3	TRANSIT AND PARKING COMMISSION (ended 06/2018)	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS - REPORT OF OFFICER	Pass
4/27/2009	2	BOARD OF ESTIMATES (ended 4/2017)	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
4/21/2009	2	TRANSIT AND PARKING COMMISSION (ended 06/2018)	Refer
4/21/2009	2	COMMON COUNCIL	Referred
4/3/2009	1	Metro Transit	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note
No appropriation is required.
Title
SECOND SUBSTITUTE - Creating a Low-Income Bus Pass Program Committee.
Body
PREAMBLE

Metro Transit fares are a significant source of revenue for the transit utility. Passenger fares account for almost 20% of Metro’s total revenue.

However, it is clear, based on the vigorous debate that occurs when Metro raises fares, that bus fares are an important community issue. The Common Council, in conjunction with the fare increase that went into effect on April 5, 2009, approved a pilot Low-Income Pass project. The Common Council’s action of February 24, 2009 creating the new fare structure called for a committee to work on creating a sustainable low-income bus pass program.

WHEREAS, the current Low-Income Bus Pass project that went into effect on April 5, 2009 is recognized as a pilot designed to test its efficacy; and

WHEREAS, the City of Madison and Metro Transit, like many other transit systems around the United States, have recognized the need to ensure the stability of the transit budget while also offering a sustainable low-income bus fare program in order to encourage and allow low-income families to get to and from work, school and other destinations; and

WHEREAS, an effort to create a truly sustainable program such as this will require the combined efforts of a variety of stakeholders both within City government and non-profit agencies that work with low-income individuals;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Common Council hereby create a Low-Income Bus Pass Program Committee charged with developing a sustainable low-income bus pass program that will be balanced with the need for Metro Transit to maintain a stable funding source; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the committee will be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council and will be composed of Lisa Subeck, Mayor’s Office, Director Community Development, United Way, Porchlight, Salvation Army, YWCA, Dane County Hum...