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Glendale holds open house for feedback on proposed transit fare changes

By Cecilia Chan
Posted 4/6/17

Glendale Transit Services is hosting the first of four open house meetings to gather community feedback regarding proposed fare changes for Glendale Dial-A-Ride and GUS Bus public transportation …

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Glendale holds open house for feedback on proposed transit fare changes

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By Cecilia Chan


Glendale Transit Services is hosting the first of four open house meetings to gather community feedback regarding proposed fare changes for Glendale Dial-A-Ride and GUS Bus public transportation services, 5-7 p.m., April 6 at  Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Cente, 6600 W. Union Hills Drive.

Implementation of the new fare adjustments would take place in the late summer or early fall time frame, pending City Council approval.

The proposed fare adjustments outlined in the Transit Fare Review study, undertaken in response to City Council direction, include the elimination of fares for all passengers on GUS (Glendale Urban Shuttle), a $1 increase in one-way fare on the city’s Dial-A-Ride for senior, ADA/disabled and junior passengers (age 6-13) and an increase in one-way fare for the general public (age 14-64) from $2 to $5. Free fare for children age 5 and under will continue under the proposed ride fare structure plan.

“Glendale has held fares for transit services steady since 1991,” said Transit Administrator Kevin Link. “Our primary goal is to continue to effectively deliver quality transit services to all Glendale residents not only today, but well into the future.”

Open houses:

Wednesday, April 12,   9:30-11:30 a.m., Glendale Community Center,  5401 W. Ocotillo Road.

Wednesday, April 12, 1-3 p.m., Glendale Adult Center,  5970 W. Brown St.

Thursday, April 13, 2-4 p.m., Tanner Terrace – Multi Purpose Room, 7138 N. 45th Ave


Information and exhibits about the city’s Transit Fare Review study and proposed fare adjustments will be available for comment and viewing during the meetings. Glendale Transit Services staff will be available to take public comment and answer questions.

 To learn more about the Transit Fare Review or take the online public comment survey, visit

www.glendaleaz.com/transportation  or call 623-930-3500 or email fares@glendaleaz.com. Public comment can also be submitted by calling Transit Services at 623-930-3500. Comments will be recorded and entered into the public record.

After-hours Dial-A-Ride service will be available for Glendale residents wishing to attend the April 6 public open house. Call 623-930-3500 for reservations.

GInterpreter assistance or reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities planning to attend one of the above public open house meetings may be made available with a minimum 72-hour notice. For more information on such accommodations, call Glendale Public Affairs Department at 623-930-3077. Hearing impaired persons may use the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939).

 

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