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REVISED
SYSTEM SAFETY, SECURITY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
JUNE 21, 2018
Subject
SUBJECT: NEW BLUE BUS SERVICE CONCEPT AND FARE
STRUCTURE
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE status report on the service concept and fare structure for the New Blue Bus Replacement Service.
Issue
ISSUE
Starting January 2019, the Blue Line will undergo a comprehensive eight-month modernization program to improve reliability and resiliency, enhance safety, and extend the service life of the Blue Line. In addition, there will be significant improvements to the Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station.
To minimize service impacts and confusion for our customers, and to provide an unconstrained environment for construction activities, the Blue Line will close one half of the line at a time, for a period of four months each, beginning with the southern portion. The Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station will be closed for the entirety of the eight months. To maintain service during construction, a series of bus services will be provided and tailored for short, mid and long-distance trip making. Complementing the bus services will be a fare structure designed to follow Metro's past practices for bus bridges as well as the current fare structure for similar services. This report details and rational for the bus service concept and fare structure.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Starting January 2019, the Blue Line will undergo a comprehensive modernization program, including:
? Train Control Improvements
? Track Improvements
? Overhead Power Improvements
? Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station Improvements
? Other Station Improvements
This project, known as the "New Blue", is expected to improve reliability and resiliency, enhance safety, and extend the service life of the Blue Line. In addition, significant improvements to the Willowbrook/Rosa Park Station will:
? Enhance Safety and Security
? Improve Connections to the Surrounding Community...
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