Foothill Transit fare increase meeting

October 23, 2007

6:30 pm

October 25, 2007

6:30 pm

November 1, 2007

6:30 pm

[tags]foothill transit, san gabriel valley, el monte, pomona, west covina[/tags]

Foothill Transit, citing increased fuel prices and decreased funding, proposes fare increases for Silver Streak and express bus lines. It is holding three meetings.

• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 23
  Metro San Gabriel Service Sector Office at the El Monte Bus Station, 3449 Santa Anita Avenue
  Transit connections: Metro Express lines 484, 490 and 577X, and Local lines 70/370, 76/376, 176, 267, 268, 270 and 287; and Foothill Transit lines 178, 269, 481, 482, 486, 488, 492 and 494.
• 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 25
  Pomona Library, 625 S. Garey Ave., Pomona
  Transit access: Foothill Transit lines 286, 291 and 480.
• 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 1
  Foothill Transit Administrative Office, 100 S. Vincent Av., 2nd floor, West Covina
  Transit access: Foothill Transit Silver Streak and lines 272, 284 and 480

Cash fares would go up to $2.50 for the Silver Streak for all passengers, including seniors and disabled riders. Peak-hour express bus fares would rise to $4.40 for all passengers. Presently, Silver Streak fares are $2 and $1 for seniors and disabled, and commuter fares are $3.65 and $1.80 for seniors and disabled.

Prices for 31-day passes are also increasing: $66 for a local pass (from $55), $30 for students (from $25) and $21 for seniors and disabled (from $18). The Silver Streak and Express passes rise to $96 and $155 respectively for all passengers. Seniors and disabled passengers would see huge price increases, currently paying $40 and $65, respectively.

Local fares would remain the same.