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Can I count on your support to advance fixes to the unfair fare system by Wed Dec 10 at 4:30pm? You can send a comment to the Board requesting we place this item on the agenda by commenting here on Item 9A: Review of Agenda Planning Request Forms: actransit.granicusideas.com/meetings/830...

Transform’s Fair And Accessible Fares report highlights the problem and identifies ways that we can bring all riders along when we modernize fare payment systems, so riding transit is easier for everyone. transformca.org/fair-fares/ #FairFares

The bottom line is this: Transit should be easy to use. Savings should be easy to get. And every rider—no matter how they pay—deserves a fair deal.

My full statement and agenda request on Why AC Transit & Regional Leaders Need to Fix an Unfair Fare System: bit.ly/4iQ8xCS

#FairFares #TransitEquity

If my request advances on December 10, 2025, the @rideact.bsky.social Board will discuss fare policy and consider taking action at an upcoming Board Meeting in early 2026. My priority is clear: a system where riders do not pay more simply because they earn less or lack access to banking.

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oof thanks for raising this

thanks! @fernkhahn.com great concept! I've passed along to @rideact.bsky.social staff.

Great mock up of how we can more clearly communicate. I've shared your observations and suggestions with staff.

Yes, IF we are not able to grow our coalition by 1 additional board member to support directing staff to analyze more equitable alternatives to the approved July 1, 2026 increase to $3. It's over a year away: let's organize and educate about the benefits of a progressive approach.

My full statement on the Proposed Fare Increase and the Dire Financial Situation is here: www.sarahfortransit.com/2019-fare-in...

So -- I urge my fellow Board Members to vote, as we did last year, to reject this unvetted and outdated proposal and instead reaffirm our direction to staff to start the process from the beginning, complete with community outreach and engagement. The time is always right to do what is right.

The Board has no discretion to make changes to the 2019 plan as changes trigger a requirement for public hearings and a new equity analysis. Yet, what the staff is recommending is implementing a 20% increase 3.5 months from now instead of small, incremental increases over 4 yrs as approved in 2019.