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63 <br /> Chapter 4: Planned Services <br /> Fares <br /> Standard OPT fixed-route fares would apply. If OPT can work out the technology and revenue <br /> accounting, it is planned that passengers will be able to use GoTriangle farecards. Vouchers <br /> from the Department of Social Services (DSS) for low-income riders may be used for fare <br /> payment. <br /> Vehicle Requirements <br /> A single light transit vehicle (lift-equipped) will be required because this service operates only <br /> two days per week in each of three zones. <br /> Operating Costs <br /> OPT estimates annual operating costs of$75,255 based on 1,56o service hours at $48.24 per <br /> service hour (FY 2o16). <br /> Anticipated Funding <br /> As new general public service in rural areas the service will be eligible for local funding from <br /> the vehicle registration fee, the sales tax, and NCDOT/FTA Section 5311 operating assistance. <br /> Fare revenues would contribute toward operational expenses.Vehicle capital would need to <br /> come from NCDOT/FTA Section 5311 Community Transportation Program (CTP) capital <br /> funding. It is likely that OPT would utilize vehicles in the fleet previously funded from this <br /> source, with new vehicles funded by Section 5307 used to free up the vehicles previously <br /> funded by the rural CTP program. <br /> Implementation Timeframe <br /> These services are currently planned for implementation in October 2015. <br /> KFH <br /> NCDOT Orange County 47 <br /> Transit Assessment Study <br />