RTD Nonprofit Agency Reduced Fare Program Staff Recommendations September 22, 2015

Background Program started more than 25 years ago Program open to government agencies and nonprofits that assist low-income individuals Income eligibility based on WIC guidelines Currently 240+ participating agencies Agencies purchase $6 million in fare media annually at discount rates

Current Program – Fare Media 10-Ride ticketbooks (all types, regular and discount) - 60% discount Monthly passes (all types, regular and discount) - 25% discount Monthly passes (local regular only, limit 25/month) – 40% discount

Current Program - Admin Submit quarterly and annual reports Maintain distribution log for each ticket Orders must be picked up at RTD No returns of unused passes

Proposed Changes: Simplify Change the name of the program to “RTD Nonprofit Program” Provide a consistent 50 percent discount for all fare media 10 Ride ticket books Day Pass coupon books Monthly Passes Streamline administration by reducing reporting requirements and frequency of reporting

Proposed Changes - Admin Allow agencies to recover the entire cost paid to RTD from their clients if they so choose Allow a primary account holder (such as county human services) to distribute pass products to other agencies with proper documentation Improve payment and pick-up options allowing returns of unused monthly passes for credit, offer delivery at agency expense

Revenue Impact Demand for the program is expected to increase with the proposed changes Staff recommends that a monthly cap be placed on the number of passes sold each month Guarantee current purchase quantities plus 10% for existing agencies Monitor program to determine if additional funding should be identified for this program

Future Actions Compile results of survey of existing agencies Develop final recommendations for changes to the nonprofit program Present recommendations for Board action in October Implement modifications by January 1, 2016 Work with Low Income Fares Task Force