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and data collection. The additional data provided by the <br />electronic farebox system will provide enhanced security <br />and accountability. Numerous reports can be generated <br />from the electronic farebox system that will assist in <br />operations such as transaction summaries by run and <br />route; daily, monthly ridership reports, and driver <br />history reports. Thirty -eight electronic fareboxes will <br />be needed to standardize the fare collection system. <br />A new vault must also be purchased to accommodate the <br />cash boxes in the electronic system. The existing vault <br />was purchased in 1980 and is requiring constant <br />maintenance to operate efficiently. The estimated cost <br />to complete the conversion to electronic farebox system <br />is $225,000. The Duncan 10000s will be disposed of in <br />accordance with UMTA disposition regulations. <br />Table A -2 lists anticipated capital and planning budgets <br />for FY 1991 -92 and 1992 -93. These programs are subject <br />to future revision. <br />C. Operations. Chapel Hill Transit currently operates 15 <br />transit routes, providing annual fixed route service to <br />nearly 2 million riders. In addition, the regular fixed <br />route service is supplemented with demand responsive <br />services. Through the first six months of the 1989 -90 <br />service period, fixed route transit ridership has <br />increased 14.6% over the same period last year, while <br />total ridership has increased 13.5 %. <br />Some minor adjustments to routes and schedules due to <br />changes in passenger demand are anticipated for the <br />1990 -91 service period. Some additional service is <br />anticipated along existing Town routes, including service <br />to the NC 54 park and ride lot. <br />No increase is being recommended, at this time, for <br />regular fare or pass prices in the coming year. However, <br />evaluation of the projected budget and Federal funding <br />levels is continuing. Current fare and pass prices are <br />shown below: <br />Bus Fares <br />Adult (Peak /Off Peak) <br />Youth & Senior (Peak /Off Peak) <br />Bus Pass Prices <br />12 <br />month <br />9 <br />month <br />6 <br />month <br />3 <br />month <br />40 <br />ride pass <br />Current Rates <br />$.50 <br />$.25 <br />$135.00 <br />$109.75 <br />$78.75 <br />$42.25 <br />$17.00 <br />8 <br />