SPC Committee on Transportation Decisions in Brief

September 7, 2016 Meeting

7.2.1 High School Bus Passes – Tammy Jensen

Decision

* The Committee recommended to City Council:
-That the age limit of 21 for eligibility to purchase High School Student fares, rides (tickets) and passes be eliminated.
-That the change be effective September 1, 2016.
-That the City Solicitor be directed to amend The Transit Fares Amendment Bylaw No. 9078 as outlined in the report.

Background

*A speaker at the November 9, 2015 SPC on Transportation meeting requested that the current age limit of 21 for eligibility to purchase the high school bus pass be removed.
*Saskatoon Transit Administration met with the School Boards on the matter.

7.2.2 Inquiry – Councillor Hill (April 25, 2016) Transit and the Saskatoon School Divisions

Decision

*The Committee recommended the report be forwarded to City Council as information.

Background

*The report provides an update on the possibility of increasing ridership while at the same time providing support for school divisions to decrease operating costs.
*Administration and both Saskatoon School Boards have met to consult about the various suggestions in the original inquiries.
*The School Boards were interested in some of the suggestions and have agreed to work with Saskatoon Transit to develop proposals.