METRO BOARD APPROVES ROUTE HIGHWAY 17 FARE INCREASE
The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit Board of Directors approved a fare increase on the Highway 17 transit service between Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties that will become effective February 1, 2002. The increase affects cash fares, discount fares, day passes and monthly passes.
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Previous |
Effective |
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Regular
Hwy. 17 Express Bus Fare (One Way) |
$ 2.25 |
$ 3.00 |
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Discount
Hwy. 17 Bus Fare* |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.50 |
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Regular
Hwy. 17 Day Pass |
$ 4.50 |
$ 6.00 |
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Regular
Hwy. 17 Day Pass with SCMTD/VTA Day Pass |
$ 3.50 |
$ 3.50 |
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Regular
Hwy. 17 Day Pass with CalTrain Ticket |
$ 2.50 |
$ 3.50 |
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Hwy.
17 Monthly Pass |
$65.00 |
$80.00 |
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*Senior Passenger/Individual with Disability |
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In addition to two readings of the fare ordinance, public hearings were held in Santa Cruz and San Jose in November 2001 to gather input and to explain the proposed changes. Bus passengers and members of the public also attended board meetings to address the transit district on the fare increases. In addition, interested individuals were able to send their views by e-mail or letter to METRO.
The Highway 17 transit service is operated by METRO in conjunction with the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) in Santa Clara County. Passengers who wish to buy monthly passes can do so either in person at METRO and VTA facilities and at various ticket agents in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. Passes are also available by mail. For additional information and assistance, contact METRO Customer Service at (831)-425-8600.
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