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Dixon staff reports stable ReadyRide Golden Pass use; farebox recovery at about 8%
Summary
City staff presented Year 4 of the ReadyRide Golden Pass, reporting 42 eligible riders and 1,881 trips in the 08/01/2023–07/31/2024 period and noting fare revenue nearing $95,000 while farebox recovery is about 8% (the 10% federal target has been waived during pandemic recovery).
Lauren, a city transit staff member, presented the ReadyRide Golden Pass annual report for the period Aug. 1, 2023–July 31, 2024, describing the program that "provides for free rides for City Of Dixon residents aged 80 and up within the city limits." Lauren said ReadyRide is a 100% on‑demand service and noted that other cities operate fixed‑route buses, which changes the cost structure.
The report showed year‑to‑year program metrics: 42 Golden Pass holders in year 4 (up from 13 the prior year), 1,881 trips in the reporting period, and fare revenue approaching $95,000. Lauren said the program remains below the historic federal 10% farebox recovery target but that metric was waived during pandemic recovery; she stated the system is "currently...running about 8%." Staff explained that each direction counts as one trip and flagged one outlier rider who took several hundred trips in a year (551 in an earlier year, 482 this year).
Councilors asked clarifying questions about how trips are counted and whether usage limits should be considered for high‑frequency riders; Lauren said the program is being monitored and that staff will return with options if the council wishes to consider limits or other changes. No action was required; the council received the report for the record.
