Summary
The county discussed doubling transit fares from $2.00 to $4.00 per trip to help offset rising operating costs before deciding to table the vote until April.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could increase fare revenue from approximately $7,000 annually to help offset a 1.5 million dollar operating budget.
County taxpayers by slightly reducing transit program subsidization.
Regular transit riders who pay out-of-pocket fares for medical and personal trips.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners - Sep 8, 2026
The county authorized grant applications for public transportation services to support administrative and senior/disabled mobility programs.
Board of Commissioners - Mar 2, 2026
The county discussed doubling transit fares from $2.00 to $4.00 per trip to help offset rising operating costs before deciding to table the vote until April.
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