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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Subject
SUBJECT: ELECTION DAY FREE TRANSIT SERVICE MOTION 40 RESPONSE
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
APPROVE the recommendation to make free transit permanent on regular federal and statewide election days in response to Motion 40 entitled Free Transit on Election Day.
Issue
ISSUE
On Thursday, October 18, 2018, Motion 40 was introduced by Directors Garcetti, Kuehl, Ridley-Thomas and Garcia (Attachment A) requesting staff to:
A. Provide transit services free of fare on the November 6, 2018 election day;
B. Partner with Access Services to examine providing enhanced and/or reduced-fare services on November 6, 2018 election day; and
C. In consultation with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, report back to the Board by the February 2019 cycle on whether or not to make free transit permanent on federal and statewide election days.
Background
BACKGROUND
In response to the October 2018 board approved motion, Metro offered free bus, rail, and bike transit service on Tuesday, November 6, 2018; from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm. Specifically, Metro operated normal weekday service and proactively informed customers regarding the free service to help encourage voter turnout and deliver greater transportation access to get to polls.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
General Elections are held statewide, every two years, and are not limited to voters in a particular party or a specific locality. The last General Election was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Presidential Primary Elections are held every four years and the last election was held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Also, Statewide Direct Primary Elections are held every four years and the last election was held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Registered Voter Information
The Los Angeles County Registra...
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