HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD15812 BILL NO. 2018-027
SPONSORED BY Councilman Hussey
ORDINANCE NO. 1581
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE
FARES CHARGED BY THE TRANSIT SYSTEM TO INCLUDE A SINGLE DAY PASS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 34 (Transportation) Section 27 (Transit system fares) is
amended as follows:
Sec.34-27.Transit system fares.
The following shall be the fares to be charged passengers for riding the city buses:
A. The general fare to be charged all passengers, except those riding under other provisions of this section,
shall be one dollar($1.00).(Ord.No. 14505,§1,4-6-2009)
B. Children under the age of six(6)years accompanied by a paying passenger shall ride free of charge.
C. Any student enrolled in any elementary,junior high, senior high school, or college in the city shall be
eligible to purchase a special student discount pass entitling the student to twenty (20)rides for a cost of
eighteen dollars($18.00). Student passes shall be honored only on school days between the hours of 6:45
a.m. and 6:45 p.m. Student I.D. card may be required as proof of eligibility. (Ord. 13070 § 1, 6-19-2000;
Ord.No. 14505, §1,4-6-2009)
D. Half Fare Program for Fixed Routes.
The fare on fixed routes shall be one-half the general fare charged in Section 34-27.A.above for persons
age 60 years and over,persons with disabilities and Medicare cardholders.To access the half fare program:
1. Passengers shall show photo identification and proof of eligibility at the time fares are paid or
upon boarding transit vehicles. Proof of eligibility is either a Medicare card or a half fare
identification card issued by the City Finance Department.
2. Passengers may obtain a half fare identification card from the City Finance Department by
providing photo-identification,proof of eligibility and completion of the"JeffTran Application for
Half Fare Identification Card."Proof of eligibility for the half-fare identification card shall be:
(a) Medicare card;or
(b) Proof of age, if age 60 or older,such as driver's license or identification card issued by a
state agency;or
(c) Proof of disability,such as ADA eligibility card,Veterans Administration disability card,
or physician statement.
(Ord.No. 12994, §1, 11-1-99;Ord. 13790,§1, 10-18-2004)
E. Transfers on the transit system are free subject to the rules established by the Director of Public Works.
(Ord. 13790, §1, 10-18-2004)
F. The fare for the demand-response bus for the handicapped will be two dollars ($2.00) per trip. Persons
requesting this service must meet eligibility criteria as established by the Director of Public Works in
compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Department of
Transportation implementing regulations,49 CFR,Part 37 and subsequent updates. A doctor's certification
may be required.(Ord. 13070§ 1,6-19-2000;Ord. 13790,§1, 10-18-2004;Ord.No. 14505, §1,4-6-2009)
G. A transit benefit program is hereby established by the City in which the City shall issue identification cards
to employers for distribution to their employees which provide for an unlimited number of employment
related rides. The identification cards shall be issued by the City finance department on a monthly basis.
The price for a fixed route identification card shall be$40.00 per month and for a para-transit identification
card shall be$80.00 per month.(Ord. 13790, §1, 10-18-2004;Ord.No. 14505,§1,4-6-2009)
H. The Director of Public Works may establish other rules and regulations not inconsistent with requirements
of the Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, or the City Code in order to
implement this section.(Ord. 13790, §1, 10-18-2004)
I. City bus service will only be provided within the city limits.
J. The City Administrator shall have the authority to negotiate the bulk sale of transit services to be
known as the Universal Pass. The City Administrator shall establish the per-ride fee for the
Universal Pass at an amount that furthers the transit division's goals of increasing ridership and
providing low-cost public transportation within the City of Jefferson. The City Administrator shall
contract for the sale of Universal Passes through the Universal Pass Form approved Loy ordinance of
the City Council.
(Code 1977, § 11-3;Ord.No.9690,§ 1, 10-19-81;Ord.No.9748,§ 1,3-1-82;Ord.No.9792, § 1,6-7-82;Ord.No.
9951, § 1,3-21-83;Ord.No. 10379,§ 1,3-4-85;Ord.No. 10511,§ 1, 10-21-85;Ord.No. 11934,§ 1,7-19-93;Ord.
No. 11904, §4.E-F,5-17-93;Ord. 13070§ 1,6-19-2000;Ord. 13600, §13,9-2-2003;Ord.No. 14505, §1,4-6-2009;
Ord.No. 14964, §1,5-21-2012)
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its passage and approval.
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Presiding Officer Mayor Carrie Tergin
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk / City 'ouns:for
Department of Public Works Transit Division
320 E. McCarty Street • Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 • P 573-634-6410 • F 573-634-6562 • www.jeffcitymo.org
Reminder: By ordinance, JEFFTRAN provides service within the limits of the City of Jefferson
Institution/Organization Name:_________________________________________________
Institution/Organization Address:_______________________________________________
Designated Contact Person:___________________________________________________
Email address:______________________________________________________________
Phone:____________________________________________________________________
Type of Institution/Organization:
College/University
Public School
Private School
Private Business
Not-for-profit
Business organization/association
Other _______________________________________________________________
Total Estimated Rides per month:_______________________
BULK BUS RIDES/UNIVERSAL PASS (U-PASS)
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