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Porterville extends free-fare transit short term, to use LCTOP funds while planning a regional fare system
Summary
The council directed staff to continue the city’s zero-fare transit program past June 30 using the city's FY24‑25 LCTOP allocation (about $177,000) to extend service while staff works with regional partners on a longer-term unified fare collection approach.
Porterville City Council voted April 1 to continue its zero‑fare transit program beyond the June 30 expiration date and to use the city's FY 2024‑25 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) allocation (approximately $177,000) to support a short‑term extension.
Staff reported ridership increases since the program began: fixed‑route ridership up roughly 74% and demand‑response (door‑to‑door) ridership more than…
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