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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