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PRESENTATION CONCERNING THE BARRIE TRANSIT 2019-2031 FARE STRATEGY
Tyrell Turner, Supervisor of Transit provided a presentation concerning the proposed Barrie Transit 2019-2031 Fare Strategy.
Mr. Turner discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The five goals for the Transit Fare Strategy;
• The reasons why to invest in the future of transit;
• The maintenance of fiscal responsibility and affordability associated with transit;
• The reasons to streamline the products;
• The growth and benefits of transit ridership;
• Charts identifying the current transit fares and fare revenues;
• The highlights for the Barrie Transit 2019-2031 Fare Strategy;
• A review of information associated with monthly transit passes, cash fare, multi-ride cards, free transit for children 0-12, and free transit for seniors during the month of June to promote “Seniors’ Month”;
• Other opportunities for Barrie Transit; and
• The Transit Fare Strategy Timeline.
Members of the Committee asked a number of questions to the presenter and City staff and received responses.