TO:
Board of Trustees
THROUGH:
Jay Fox, Executive Director
FROM:
Nicol Bourdeaux, Chief Planning and Engagement Officer
Cherryl Beveridge, Acting Chief Operating Officer
PRESENTER(S):
Bill Greene, Chief Financial Officer
Megan Waters, Community Engagement Manager
TITLE:
title
Free Fare February Report
end
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational report for discussion
BACKGROUND:
In December of 2021 Salt Lake City Mayor Mendenhall approached UTA with the idea of offering free fare for transit riders using local bus. With a goal of the free fare initiative to reduce emissions during typically poor air quality season and honor the legacy of the Salt Lake Olympics. The Board of Trustees passed a resolution that delegated authority to the Executive Director, to declare “Free Fare February” if partners committed to subsidize the loss of revenue for the month of February.
DISCUSSION:
Staff will present the results of Free Fare February as outlined in the ridership final report.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not applicable
FISCAL IMPACT:
TBD
ATTACHMENTS:
None