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3 <br /> farebox recovery built into the financial assumptions of the plan/program such that the financial <br /> solvency of the program/plan will need to be revisited. The total amount of fare revenue <br /> anticipated to be collected in accordance with the proposed structure ranges from approximately <br /> $21,000 per year (using ridership metrics that only minimally meet the system's adopted service <br /> standards) to $41,700 per year (using prevailing ridership metrics for the system's fixed routes) <br /> depending on the ridership performance of the fixed routes. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following three Orange County Social Justice Goals are <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless, of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br /> ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br /> status. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> The proposed fixed-route fare structure involves a decrease in fares to persons with disabilities <br /> and retains the policy of no fare being charged to passengers 60 years of age or older. With the <br /> introduction of more expansive, frequent, user friendly fixed-route services throughout the <br /> county, a more amenable user experience for all populations is being provided at a discount to <br /> those populations with less ability to pay for these services that is consistent with rates collected <br /> by other agencies in the region. The service expansion in conjunction with discounted fares for <br /> certain users allows those with likely the least ability to pay to ensure economic self-sufficiency <br /> by providing greater coverage and higher frequencies of an inexpensive alternative to travel by <br /> personal vehicle. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt the proposed <br /> Orange Public Transportation fixed-route fare structure. <br />