Agenda - 09-19-2017 - 8-e - Orange Public Transportation (OPT) Mid-day Connector Route Fee Waiver for “Try Transit” Campaign

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2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: OPT estimates the loss in revenue will be less than $200 if the rider fees are waived from the Mid-day Connector Route during the proposed week. Fare box losses would be offset by available Transit Sales Tax funds. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. Public Transit provides mobility to everyone and greater freedom to travel near and far. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. Transit not only provides great local jobs, but helps local residents get to their jobs. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. When robust transit options exist, fewer cars are driven, reducing their harmful effects on society, which include 30,000 fatalities each year and significant injuries to many others every year through vehicle accidents. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve OPT waiving the Mid-day Connector rider fees during the week of October 23 through 28, 2017.