(A) The Board amends Ord. MET 17-17 to the extent that fares will be subject to one or more pilot programs and directs the Executive Director and staff to commence pilot programs.
(B) While staff may elect to implement other pilot programs—with prior notice to the Board—staff are directed to ensure the following pilot programs are implemented during 2018:
(1) Outermost zone consolidation;
(2) A day pass ticket product; and
(3) Station zone reassignments.
(C) Depending on results, the fare pilot programs may be included as part of the 2019 budget discussion and public hearing process commencing in the fall 2018. The fare pilot programs shall also be evaluated in future year budget discussions, thereby affording the Board sufficient time to consider the impacts of the programs. Staff shall also update the Board from time-to-time on the status of the pilot programs.
(Ord. MET 18-06, passed 5-9-2018)