Meeting_Body
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
APRIL 18, 2024
Subject
SUBJECT: GOPASS PILOT PROGRAM EXTENSION
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
APPROVE an extension of the GoPass Pilot Program through FY25.
Issue
ISSUE
GoPass is a groundbreaking three-year pilot program designed to provide students in participating K-12 school districts, charter networks, private schools, public vocational schools, and community colleges with fare-free access to Metro and 15 additional transit agencies. Free access to public transportation increases students' mobility, school attendance, graduation rates, and access to social activities, promoting a better quality of life and better job opportunities. The GoPass Boardings Year-Over-Year data shows a 32% increase in ridership in Year 3. The current pilot period is set to expire June 30, 2024.
Background
BACKGROUND
On May 27, 2021, the Board passed Motion 45 by Directors Garcetti, Mitchell, Krekorian, Hahn, Bonin, and Solis (Attachment A) on implementation strategies for FSI. The motion directed the Chief Executive Officer to implement the FSI, subject to a final funding plan, while pursuing cost-sharing agreements, and reporting to the Board on the development, launch, and performance of FSI.
On September 23, 2021, the Board approved a staff recommendation to launch Phase 1 of the FSI for K-14 students (GoPass) on October 1, 2021 as a two-year pilot, with the understanding that future Board approval would be required to launch Phase 2 for non-student, low-income adults once available funding had been identified. On April 23, 2023, the Board approved a one-year extension of the GoPass Pilot Program to add Year 3 through June 30, 2024.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
GoPass reflects Metro's commitment to connecting students to opportunity by making transit more accessible and eliminating transportation cost barriers. GoPass has helped to promote educational equity by ensuring that all ...
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