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SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION DIVISION PROPOSED FARE INCREASE FOR RIVERSIDE CONNECTParks, Recreation and Community Services Department Safety, Wellness and Youth CommitteeJanuary 17, 2024
RiversideCa.gov2The City of Riverside’s Special Transportation Program was established in 1975 and works under an agreement with the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) to operate a Paratransit (origin-to destination) Service within the Riverside city limits. Providing Transportation Services to Seniors over 60 and the Disabled Community around the City for 48 Years
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PRCSD – Special Transportation DivisionWho Are We?
Riverside Connect is an origin to destination shared ride service for seniors over the age of 60 and the disabled community. Staffing consists of:25 - Drivers5 - Dispatch/Schedulers1 - Lead Dispatcher1 - Senior Office Assistant2 - Operations Supervisor1 - Senior Management Analyst1 – Transit Manager Transit Fleet consist of:34 – CNG 16 passenger Cutaways2 – 9 passenger Transit Vans1 – Norcal Support Van1 - Admin Car RiversideCa.gov4Current AnalyticsTraveling
$3,307,025$3,777,067$3,538,372$3,784,961$3,935,145$3,158,065$4,656,915$0$1,000,000$2,000,000$3,000,000$4,000,000$5,000,0002017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023Operating ExpenseTotal 161,552153,559139,87897,08026,51855,77774,3772017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023Total Passengers 2017
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$359,322$442,655$440,478$308,679$65,367$168,452$257,631$0$50,000$100,000$150,000$200,000$250,000$300,000$350,000$400,000$450,000$500,0002017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023Fare RevenueTotal2.11.92.31.476.53024682017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023Rate of InflationTotal 12/26/2023
3 RiversideCa.gov5Operating Budget
VarianceFY 2023/24FY 2022/23Budget Percentage14.78%$2,315,800 $2,017,612 Salaries & Benefits-1.46%$51,725 $52,494 Materials & Supplies0.00%$225,000 $225,000 Fuel0.00%$400,000 $400,000 Maintenance-1.00%$125,000 $126,263 Contract Services7.89%$1,762,884 $1,633,963 Non‐Personnel Costs9.54%$4,880,409 $4,455,332 Total RiversideCa.gov6•Decreased service demands.•Staffing •Ability to meet the Farebox Recovery Requirement Challenges…
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4 RiversideCa.gov7Proposal
RTA current Fare for the Dial A Ride Service is already $3.50Effective July 1, 2024, a fare increase of .25 cents will be added to the current fare of $3.00 for a General Fare and $2.00 for a Medical Fare. Effective July 1, 2025, an additional fare increase of .25 cents will be added to the current fare of $3.25 for a General Fare and $2.25 for a Medical Fare.2025Proposed Cost2024Proposed CostCurrent CostFare Types(per trip)$3.50$3.25$3.00General Fare$2.50$2.25$2.00Medical FareFreeFreeFreeAttendents$3.50$3.25$3.00Guest FareDial-A-Ride FaresTicket BooksBase FaresFare Categories$35$3.50Senior / Disabled$35$3.50Medicare Card HolderN/A75¢Child (46" tall or under)Proposed Rate Increase RiversideCa.gov8STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan Priorities#5-High Performing GovernmentGoal 5.3 & 5.4#6-Infrastructure, Mobility & ConnectivityGoal 6.1Cross-Cutting Threads
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5 RiversideCa.gov9That the Safety, Wellness and Youth Committeeprovide feedback and support the proposed fareincrease.Recommendation RiversideCa.gov10
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