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RFTA seeks $550,000 in partners for two‑month fall fare‑free pilot to test ridership elasticity
Summary
The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority told Pitkin County commissioners it plans a fall pilot (Oct. 1–Nov. 30) making regional routes fare‑free to test ridership response and greenhouse‑gas impacts; RFTA estimates lost fare revenue of about $550,000 and is seeking local funding partners to cover the shortfall.
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) staff proposed a two‑month, fall season pilot to make RFTA regional services fare‑free from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30 and asked the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners to consider supporting the initiative or help identify partners to backfill an estimated $550,000 in lost fare revenue.
David Johnson, RFTA director of sustainability and legislative affairs, and David Pettenczyk, RFTA chief operating officer, explained at a May 13 work session that the pilot targets the agency’s fall “off‑peak” period and would apply to RFTA’s regional routes (RFTA’s BRT service, the Valley Locals and the Hogback routes). The Maroon Bells shuttle and some other seasonal services would not be included.
“Because of the magnitude of the program — two months entirely fare free — we…
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