Title
Update on Low Income Rider Subsidy Options
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: November 1, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Anthony Cao, Transit Administrator
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Staff met with representatives from each of the participating McKinney Urban Transit District (MUTD) on October 19, 2017 to discuss different low income subsidy options
• Staff was directed to conduct a survey to gauge the areas of highest demand for the subsidy in order to better design the program
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• At the August 30, 2017 McKinney Urban Transit District (MUTD) meeting, the Board directed staff to work with participating MUTD cities and develop a proposal analysis for different subsidy options for low income individuals
• Taxi service for seniors and persons with disabilities, within the MUTD, is currently subsidized at 75%
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• See attached table