The Regional Transportation District has announced a series of public meetings in October to discuss a fare increase proposed for January 2006. RTD said higher fuel prices are responsible.
A penny-a-gallon increase in gas costs RTD $100,000, said Cal Marsella, general manager.
“We are $11 million over budget on fuel this year,” Marsella said. “It’s that bad.”
Those who are unable to attend one of the public hearings may e-mail comments to farecomments@RTD-Denver.com, or fax them to 303.299.2008.
Final approval could be granted at an RTD Board of Directors meeting in November.
For more details on these proposed changes in the fare structure, log on to www.RTD-Denver.com, or you can look for the Proposed Changes in Fare Structure brochure on buses, light rail and at RTD transit stations the last week in September.
Fare increases under consideration for January 1, 2006:
- Regular local cash fare would go from $1.25 to $1.50.
- Discount Local Cash Fare (for seniors, the disabled, students, and those on Medicare) would go from 60 to 75 cents.
- Local Access-a-Ride fares would go from $2.50 to $3.00
- Local Cash SeniorRide Roundtrips would go from $1.25 to $1.50.
- Local 10-Ride Ticketbooks would go from $11.25 to $13.50.
- Discount Local 10-Ride Ticketbooks would go from $6.00 to $7.50.
- Local Monthly Passes would go from $45.00 to $54.00.
- Discount Local Monthly Passes would go from $23.00 to $29.00.
- Local TeenPasses would go from $19.00 to $25.00.
- Other changes are proposed for zone-based fares.
Schedule of meetings:
- Littleton
Monday, October 3
Littleton City Center
2255 West Berry Avenue, Community Room
6:00 p.m.
- Denver
Monday, October 3
Calvary Baptist Church
6500 E. Girard Ave., Fellowship Hall
6:00 p.m.
- Boulder
Wednesday, October 5
West Boulder Senior Center
909 Arapahoe Ave., Creekside Room
6:00 p.m.
- Westminster
Wednesday, October 5
City Park Recreation Center
10455 Sheridan Blvd., Community Room
6:00 p.m.
- Lakewood
Thursday, October 6
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 So. Allison Pkwy., Community Room
6:00 p.m.
- Denver
Thursday, October 6
El Jebel Shrine Center
4625 W. 50th Ave., East Room
6:00 p.m.
- Denver
Friday, October 7
RTD Administrative Offices
1600 Blake Street, Rooms T & D
Noon
- Littleton
Monday, October 10
The Ridge Recreation Center
6613 S. Ward St., Elk Mountain Rm.
6:00 p.m.
- Broomfield
Monday, October 10
Broomfield Community Center
280 Lamar St., Lakeshore II and III
6:00 p.m.
- Englewood
Tuesday, October 11
Englewood City Center
1000 Englewood Parkway, Community Room
6:00 p.m.
- Denver
Tuesday, October 11
Park Hill Golf Club
4141 E. 35th Avenue, Aspen/Vail Room
6:00 p.m.
- Aurora
Wednesday, October 12
Heather Gardens
2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Auditorium
6:00 p.m.
- Arvada
Wednesday, October 12
North Jeffco Recreation Center
13150 W. 72nd Ave., Randall Room
6:00 p.m.
- Parker
Thursday, October 13
Mainstreet Center
19650 E. Main Street
6:00 p.m.
- Brighton
Thursday, October 13
Brighton Recreation Center
555 North 11th Avenue
6:00 p.m.
