Might as well summarize the major problems here: - Fares and revenue! Only a fraction of PVTA revenue comes from fares, and the process for changing fares is very contentious and slow. Moreover, fares are flat regardless of trip distance:https://twitter.com/380kmh/status/968169321431171072 …
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What's more, the results of public involvement rarely have much bearing on transit operations, and the public is generally aware of (and angered by) this. It only makes people cynical to have them go through the motions, and since "lack of public feedback" isn't a big problem...
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...I think it's time to put the idea to rest. I promise that other businesses have ways of gauging customer feedback without scheduling public meetings--we can do the same in transit.
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So, summary: - Overhaul fares, prioritize farebox recovery - Overhaul schedules, prioritize consistency - Reduce public involvement & other "fruitless but feels good" requirements - Focus on overall travel market rather than low-income travel market
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