Community Transportation Association Reduced and Fare-Free list

Two characteristics of the future job market necessitate that communities develop programs that make transportation – whether on public transit, commuter routes, vanpools, carpools or other mode -- more affordable to future workers:

1. Labor market indicators predict that most new jobs will be low-wage jobs, and
2. More workers to will hold multiple part-time jobs, increasing the number of trips each work day.

This chart identifies currently operating reduced and free fare programs both across the country and abroad. The programs included are those that apply or could be expanded to apply to low-wage earners and their families, older workers, workers with disabilities, veterans and adult students.

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Nigerian state introduces free transport for all school children

THE Enugu State Government has introduced free transport services for primary school pupils and secondary school students in the state.

By Emma Ugwueze, "The Moment" - independent Nigerian newspaper 23 Jan 2012.

THE Enugu State Government has introduced free transport services for primary school pupils and secondary school students in the state.

This is part of the palliatives the government has rolled out to cushion the effect of the increase in the pump price of petrol,

The State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Chuks Ugwoke, who disclosed this to newsmen at the end of the first meeting of the Year of the State Executive Council said the service would be provided by the government owned Coal City shuttle buses.

According to Mr. Ugwoke, the bus services would operate in all parts of the state between half past six in the morning and to three in the afternoon.

He however added that the buses would only pick up students in school uniforms.

The Commissioner explained that government’s decision was in line with the administration of Governor Chime’s resolve to improve quality of education and make commuting for students much easier, more convenient and affordable.

He added that the governor has also approved over N238,355,761.00 (two hundred and thirty-eight million Naira) for the renovation and upgrading of infrastructure at the School of Health Technology, Oji River, and School of Public Health Nursing/Health Technology, Nsukka.

One hundred and twenty- one million Naira (N121,810,581.00) will cover construction of class rooms, administrative office, library, hostel blocks, water boreholes and ICT centre at the Oji River while over one hundred and sixteen million Naira (N116,545,180.00) would be spent for the same project at the school of Public Health Nursing, Nsukka through direct labour.

[Egunu State pop: nearly 6 million]

Utah free transit a big success

Wednesday, December 14 is the day the Cache Valley Transit District is expected to reach an all-time ridership milestone since operations started in 1992. Two million passengers will have been transported during 2011.

..since the beginning annual passenger trips have grown from 450,000 in 1992 to 2,000,000 in 2011.

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Bonner County, Idaho - free buses

Changes ahead for PCDC, city - Bonner County Daily Bee: Local News: ponderay, bonner county, ponderay community development corporation, selkirks-pend oreille transit, pend d'oreille bay trail: "Kunzeman also shared her strong support for the Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit buses. The free public transportation system, which peaked at around 1,000 riders a week during the summer, dipped in ridership slightly after kids returned to school. However, it recovered quickly to a stable ridership of 800 per week.
The bus system’s success has prompted community organizations to embrace it with continued support. Ponderay Rotary Club members announced at the meeting that they are investigating grants and fundraising means to establish shelters at the bus stops. Kunzemen also said system officials would like to decrease the time between buses from an hour to a half-hour if possible."

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Streamline [free] bus service celebrates 1 millionth rider - The Bozeman Daily Chronicle: News

Streamline bus service celebrates 1 millionth rider - The Bozeman Daily Chronicle: News: "Roberta Stevens stepped off a yellow Streamline bus Friday morning, as she often has in the past half decade.
But this time, a crowd was awaiting her with a bouquet of flowers and a basket of gifts.
Stevens, 80, was Streamline’s millionth rider—a benchmark in the program’s more than five years of service.
“The Streamline has been a lifesaver for me and I’d be heartbroken (without it),” Stevens said."

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Gettysburg buses free - Evening Sun

In this 2010 photo, Judy Spoonemore, from Atlanta, Ga., rides the Freedom Transit trolley on Monday afternoon in downtown Gettysburg.

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Gettysburg buses free - Evening Sun: ""Is this aimed to increase ridership? Obviously. We hope that happens," Farr said. "But what we're also trying to do is increase the transit element in the community. Here's a great opportunity for local businesses to see a significant increase in foot traffic."

Farr hopes a free bus system in Gettysburg will encourage visitors to shop downtown."

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Bus system goes fare-free -- ridership up 138%

Bus drivers energized by student community | Kansan.com: "KU on Wheels finds itself carrying more passengers. This is due a great deal to the University going fare-free for the last three years. Students now pay a flat fee as a part of their student fees.
This led to KU on Wheels, in association with the City of Lawrence, winning the 2010 Federal Transit Association Ridership Award. The award was based on ridership increasing 138 percent in the first year of implementation, according to the Kansas Public Transit Association.

As a result of the increased ridership, the busing system helps traffic flow and makes campus greener."

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