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free transit for deserving communities

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People pay what they can afford for fares; no one is turned away. No one ends up going to collections or in poverty because they cannot afford transit fare.

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We are currently lobbying to change our fare evasion processes from high fine AND felony, to admin citations

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We are currently lobbying to change our fare evasion processes from high fine AND felony, to admin citations

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educating folks on fare cost, rider expectations, tranist norms

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Free transit! Focus on connecting individuals to resources rather than punishment.

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It looks to me like everyone who rides means everyone pays. No exceptions. Everyone follows the same rules and everyone faces consequences and accountability for stealing by not paying fares. Mathew Renner

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Equity in Fare Enforcement looks like everyone needing proof of payment or no one needing proof of payment. Free would be nice but equity is important until/if free transit is in place.

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All riders are treated with the same expectations:  To pay for the service commensurate with its value, utilizing low-income fare programs as needed. 

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All riders are treated with the same expectations:  To pay for the service commensurate with its value, utilizing low-income fare programs as needed. 

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eliminate fare enforcement entirely

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Predictable; centered on safety and public health

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Figuring out how to fund transit without the necessity of fares being collected. The narrative of "people aren't paying, so we may not have robust transit services in the future" is inherently flawed and inequitable.

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ensuring the agency has efficient programs to eliminate barriers for low-wealth communities and riders in need. 

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ensuring the agency has efficient programs to eliminate barriers for low-wealth communities and riders in need. 

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resource to transit operators, educate riders on fare resources and where funds are used

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Maybe this is silly... but what about having a "conductor" on all trains, that could even wear an old-time railroad uniform. They can be a presence, similar to how when you ride the bus there is a driver presence. People would expect it, and know they can ask them questions, etc. They could even shout "all aboard" at the stops. Authority feeling but without the policing.

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Zero fare for everyone will go a long way to ameliorating the climate crisis. It is an economic justice issue, a social justice issue, and a racial justice issue. Many people cannot afford a motor vehicle; many are not able to actually drive. This is working in over 100 communities worldwide, including the entire country of Luxembourg and Kansas City. Even with lower ridership due to COVID restrictions, Intercity has seen an increase in ridership, which of course translates into lower emissions and less congestion.

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Zero fare for everyone will go a long way to ameliorating the climate crisis. It is an economic justice issue, a social justice issue, and a racial justice issue. Many people cannot afford a motor vehicle; many are not able to actually drive. This is working in over 100 communities worldwide, including the entire country of Luxembourg and Kansas City. Even with lower ridership due to COVID restrictions, Intercity has seen an increase in ridership, which of course translates into lower emissions and less congestion.

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Low/no fares, and/or low-no enforcement, clearly results in a dangerous and inhospitable environment on-board, as well as creating the impression that the service has no value.

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Low/no fares, and/or low-no enforcement, clearly results in a dangerous and inhospitable environment on-board, as well as creating the impression that the service has no value.

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Fund transit by other means than individual passenger fares. Eliminate fare enforcement. 

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Fund transit by other means than individual passenger fares. Eliminate fare enforcement. 

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Non-payers are often not using transit for its intended purpose.

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Non-payers are often not using transit for its intended purpose.

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Zero fare would probably have a negative effect on climate solution efforts.  Most who would benefit do not have a vehicle, meaning that there is no reduction in vehicle trips.  At the same time, other customers are dissuaded from riding because of the bad behavior of many non-payers.

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Zero fare would probably have a negative effect on climate solution efforts.  Most who would benefit do not have a vehicle, meaning that there is no reduction in vehicle trips.  At the same time, other customers are dissuaded from riding because of the bad behavior of many non-payers.

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Let's face it: it is terrible. No longer can most people feel safe bringing youngsters and elderly on Metro. All day and especially at night, everyone watches their back because of the high chance of encountering mentally ill and/or criminal non-payers.