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RESOLUTION NO. 5141 <br /> A RESOLUTION updating transit fares and transfer policy <br /> WHEREAS, Everett Transit has provided quality transit service to the citizens of <br /> Everett since 1969; and <br /> WHEREAS, Everett Transit is part of the Regional Fare Agreement which <br /> includes Sound Transit, Community Transit, King County Metro, Pierce Transit <br /> and Washington State Ferries; and <br /> WHEREAS, the fare agreement guarantees that participating agencies will be <br /> reimbursed for service based on a calculated average fare per boarding; and <br /> WHEREAS, new service should support the existing average fare per boarding; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, the existing practice of collecting transfers from non-Everett Transit <br /> patrons is no longer necessary to protect Everett Transit revenue; and <br /> WHEREAS, allowing customers to keep transfers upon boarding the bus will <br /> improve customer relations and is consistent with other transfer policies of other <br /> agencies; and <br /> WHEREAS, current Everett Transit Route 4 and proposed downtown shuttle <br /> Route 5, effective February 3, 2002 will serve downtown Everett, connecting the <br /> regional transit hub, Everett Station, with the city core; and <br /> WHEREAS, Everett Transit desires to use effective marketing tools to introduce <br /> potential customers to its services; and <br /> WHEREAS, it is desirable to have a policy consistent with other agencies serving <br /> the City of Everett regarding the age of children that may ride free when <br /> accompanied by a fare-paying customer. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY <br /> OF EVERETT: <br /> Effective February 3, 2002, the fare structure and fare policy for the Everett <br /> Transit System shall be: <br /> 1 <br />