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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

PACE Bus & Paratransit: Public Hearing Proposed 2014 Capital & Fare Policy


Public Hearing on Pace’s Proposed 2014 Operating and Capital Programs, 2014-2016 Financial Plan for Operations, 2014-2018 Capital Plan, Changes to the Pace Fare Policy.

Notice is hereby given that Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority, is holding public hearings on its proposed program and budget for the year 2014 (January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014), the operating financial plan for 2014-2016, the capital plan for 2014-2018 and proposed changes to the fare policy.
Pace presents a balanced and stable budget for 2014 as no general fare increases or service reductions are proposed for Suburban Service or Regional ADA Paratransit.
Immediately following the conclusion of the budget public hearing, a second public hearing will be held on proposed changes to the fare policy as a result of implementing the Ventra™ Fare Payment System:
  • Discontinuation of the 10-Ride Plus Regular, 10-Ride Plus Regular Reduced, 10-Ride Plus Premium and 10-Ride Plus Premium Reduced passes. These passes will no longer be sold as of November 18, 2013 and will no longer be accepted as of December 15, 2013.
  • Replacement of the Student Haul Pass. This pass will no longer be sold as of November 18, 2013 and will no longer be accepted as of November 30, 2013. Students of high school age and younger are eligible to purchase a Pace Reduced Fare 30-day pass as of November 13, 2013.
  • Discontinuation of issuing cash transfers. Riders who pay a fare in cash cannot pay cash for a transfer to the next bus. Cash payers will pay full fare each time they board a vehicle. Ventra users will continue to pay 25 cents for a transfer when using stored transit value. Effective December 15, 2013.
  • Unregistered personal contactless credit card/debit card usage. Riders who pay with an unregistered personal contactless credit/debit card will be charged as if paying cash; including paying full fare each time they board a vehicle.
  • Increase in cost of one-ride ticket. The cost of the one-ride ticket, sold only in bulk to approved organizations, will increase from $1.75 to $2.00, and does allow two transfers to other Pace services within two hours. Effective December 15, 2013.
Budget information will be available at most public libraries, as well as townships, city and village offices in the six-county Pace region. You can also view the document via the Internet at www.pacebus.com by clicking on “About Pace” and selecting the link “Annual Budget,” followed by “2014 Annual Budget Document.”

 

Public Hearing Locations, Dates and Times:

 
 
*Please note that the Fare Policy Changes Public Hearing will immediately follow the 2014 Pace Budget Public Hearing.

Monday, October 21, 2013
North Cook County 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pace Headquarters
Board Room
550 W. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Monday, October 21, 2013DuPage County 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
DuPage County Government Center
Auditorium
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Tuesday, October 22, 2013McHenry County 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Crystal Lake Municipal Complex
Council Chambers
100 W. Woodstock Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Tuesday, October 22, 2013West Cook County 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Howard Mohr Community Center
7640 Jackson Boulevard
Forest Park, IL 60130
Wednesday, October 23, 2013Southwest Cook County 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Oak Lawn Village Hall
Board Room/Auditorium
2nd Floor
9446 S. Raymond Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Wednesday, October 23, 2013City of Chicago (West) 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Garfield Park Conservatory
Community Room
300 N. Central Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60624
Thursday, October 24, 2013Kane County 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Kane County Government Center
Auditorium, Ground Floor
719 S. Batavia Avenue
Geneva, IL 60134
Thursday, October 24, 2013City of Chicago (North) 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
12:00 pm –2:00 pm
Sulzer Regional Library
4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Friday, October 25, 2013Lake County 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Waukegan Public Library
Bradbury Room (lower level)
128 N. County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
Monday, October 28, 2013Will County 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Joliet Public Library
Meeting Rm. B (second level)
150 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Tuesday, October 29, 2013City of Chicago (Southwest) 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Arturo Velasquez Institute
2800 S. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
Tuesday, October 29, 2013South Cook County 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Homewood Village Hall
Board Room
2020 Chestnut Road
Homewood, IL 60430
Wednesday, October 30, 2013City of Chicago (South) 2014 Budget and Fare Policy Change Public Hearings
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Olive Harvey College
Cafeteria
10001 S. Woodlawn
Chicago, IL 60628
 
  

Public Comments

Any person wishing to comment on the proposed budget or changes to the fare policy may present views orally at the public hearings or by submitting written material on or before the last date of the hearings, which is Wednesday, October 30, 2013, or by  visiting the Public Hearing Comments page.
Copies of the proposed program and budget are available for public inspection at:
Pace550 West Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4412

Accommodations

Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend these hearings and who require certain accommodations other than transportation in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in these meetings are requested to contact Pace at (847) 364-7223 option 3 (voice) or (847) 364-5093 (TTY) ten days prior to the scheduled meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Services  at (847) 364-7223 "Option 3" (voice) or 847-364-5093 (TTY)

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