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Description: Report on the transit fare elimination pilot program, including: (1) an overview of its implementation; (2) evaluation of the effects on (i) ridership, (ii) travel time, (iii) service equity, and (iv) rider experience and other measures of quality of life; (3) a review of fiscal impacts, including foregone revenue, costs related to service changes, and potential cost efficiencies; (4) analysis of barriers, best practices, economic impacts, and other relevant considerations; and (5) any recommendations regarding any subsequent implementation of free or reduced-fare transit service.
Law: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 68 Art. 4 Sec. 122 Subd. 4(a)
Agency(ies)/Supplier(s): Metropolitan Council
Due Date: 02/15/2025
Frequency: One time
Topics: Transportation - Mass Transit
Mandate Groups: Transportation
Committee/Agency Jurisdiction: Transportation Finance
Transportation Policy

Item(s) Received

TitlePublisher(s)Publication DateCoverageDate ReceivedReport Link
Transit Fare Elimination Pilot Program Report Metropolitan Council - Metro Transit February 2025 02/14/2025 25-0470.pdf