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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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