Agenda 02-20-24; 5-a - Orange County FY 2025 Annual Transit Work Program

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Orange County FY25 Annual Work Program 51 Operating REQUEST# Project Name Requesting Agency 24GOTTP21 Low Cost Fare Pass Go Triangle Estimated Start Date Estimated Completion Orange Transit Estimated Operating Cost Jul-24 N/A FY2025 (Current) $ 39,348 FY 2026 (Subsequent) $ 40,332 Project Description/Scope Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project UPDATE 231213: revised project cost per Fare Work Group Conversation Due to the onset on the COVID pandemic in 2020, GoTriangle has remained fare free. According to the FY23 onboard surveys completed, more riders have opted to use GoTriangle bus than prior to the pandemic.The surveys also indicate 32%of riders reported household incomes of less than $15,000 a year, increasing from 18% reported in 2019. As GoTriangle prepares to return to fares in FY25, a Title VI equity analysis was completed to evaluate the effects of the fare change on minority and low-income populations and to identify mitigation strategies if necessary.The analysis concluded no disparate impacts or disproportionate burden were founded, mitigation strategies were proposed to maximize access to discount fare programs for minority and low-income customers. GoTriangle is requesting funding allocation from Orange County to provide zero fare passes for low-income qualifying individuals beginning in FY25. GoTriangle will work with the Orange County Staff Working Group to identify qualifying measures and ensure necessary policies and procedures are in place prior to July 1, 2024. GoTriangle is currently completing a study that will provide a framework for a low-income fare program.This framework will be presented to the Orange County Staff Working Group and can be used to assist in further developing of policies and procedures for the low-income fare program.The total amount funded from the Orange Tax Revenues,will offset fares that would have been collected by GoTriangle, in addition to purchasing the supplies needed for this program. The funding allocation will be monitored and evaluated as other providers make decisions regarding fares.This allocation should be available to all Orange County transit providers who return to fares in the future. This financial information included in this sheet is an estimate to be used for budget purposes. GoTriangle and the Orange County Staff Working Group will work on developing administrative needs for the project and adjust financials as needed. a) Target Start Date b) Assets Used (Vehicles,etc.) c)Geographic Termini d) Major Destinations Served e) Annualized Revenue Hours f) Span of Service Weekday Saturday Sunday/Holiday >, TIME PERIOD Weekday Saturday Sunday/Holiday U AM Peak C Midday LL PM Peak °p Evening Project Goal Implementation Matrics 49