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Appendix C: Funding and Implementation Plan SHSHORT RNNG COUNTY <br /> CONDUCT FARE STUDY <br /> Medium Term <br /> Background: Fare costs vary across agencies and modes in Orange County and can sometimes act as a barrier to transit access. There is <br /> interest from the public and key stakeholders to explore the viability of free or reduced fares for the different types of transit services in <br /> Orange County. <br /> Strategy Overview: The fare study would cover each individual mode, including fixed route and on-demand. The potentiality for reduced <br /> MOD fares will be studied to determine if OCPT could provide the same level of service and continue to make improvements with <br /> decreased fare revenue. The viability of fare-free fixed route service will also be studied on a route-by-route basis. With reduced fares, it is <br /> important that OCPT will have enough funds to continue future planning efforts. <br /> Funding Sources: 5303 Metropolitan Planning & 5305 Non-Metropolitan Transportation Planning formula funds <br /> Implementation Steps: <br /> 1. Apply for pass-through planning funding from NCDOT and MPOs <br /> 2. Conduct fare study, including potential funding sources for discount fares and fare-free service <br /> 3. Implement fare changes as recommended by study <br /> Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates 23 <br />