Proposed Fare Adjustment Survey

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Santa Barbara MTD is considering a fare increase for its fixed route bus service. To understand how the proposed changes will impact the community we serve, MTD wants to hear from you. Your input is valuable to us.
Why a Fare Adjustment?
While our services are primarily government-funded, fares make up roughly 20% of our annual operating budget and are vital to ensuring MTD can continue delivering high-quality service.
Here are the key reasons behind a fare adjustment:
Operational Cost
MTD has worked to keep fares low, avoiding a fare increase since 2009. However, the cost of fuel, labor, and maintenance have all increased substantially in the past 16 years. The proposed fare adjustment will help offset these operational expenses and ensure the continued sustainable operations of our services.
Service Quality
Connecting people to opportunity by providing high-quality service is one of our top priorities. How and when fares are paid impacts the quality of service.
Paying cash takes time and slows down trips for everyone. The proposed fare adjustment offers discounts for pre-paid or Tap2Ride fares to keep your bus moving.
We remain committed to offering affordable transportation options for all community members, which is why MTD is considering two different fare adjustment scenarios which can be reviewed below.
Fare Alternatives English
1.How often do you ride MTD buses?
2.On a scale of 1-5, how reasonable is a $2.25 bus fare?
3.On a scale of 1-5, how reasonable is a $2.50 bus fare?
4.Between Alternative 1 and Alternative 2, which would you like to see implemented?
5.How do you currently pay your fare? (Check all that apply.)
6.Riders now have the availability to pay-as-you-go with the Tap2Ride contactless payment system, with costs capped at the same amount of a discounted pass. If you haven't used it yet, why not?
7.How would you prefer to pay for your fare?
8.On a scale of 1-5, how likely are you to continue using MTD transit services if the proposed fare increase is approved?
9.What is your household income?
10.Which race or ethnicity best describes you? (Check all that apply.)
11.Please write your home zip code.
12.Do you have any other comments concerning MTD's proposed fare adjustment?
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