In an effort to minimize the impact on those most needing transit and least able to afford it, and after careful consideration of the impact of various fare-increase scenarios, the MVTA adopted the following position:

n      The MVTA SUPPORTS the need for additional regional fare revenue as part of reducing the projected deficit.

n      The MVTA SUPPORTS increasing the prepaid fare discount available to the general public, therefore making a 25-cent across-the-board increase and elimination of the extra employer discount more tolerable.

n      The MVTA SUPPORTS the extension of the morning peak period from 3 to 3-1/2 hours.

n      The MVTA does NOT support the combination of a 25-cent across-the-board increase, elimination of the extra employer discount, and retaining the current publicly available discount levels.

n      The MVTA does NOT support the 50-cent peak express fare increase.

n      The MVTA does NOT support the creation of a zoned fare structure.