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REPORT - EXTENSION OF CITYBUS UNLIMITED RIDES FOR YOUTH PILOT PROGRAM AND PARTICIPATION IN A COUNTYWIDE PROGRAM
BACKGROUND: Given the success of the Unlimited Rides-Youth (UR Free) pilot program for TK-12th grade youth since July 2021, the Transit Division seeks Council approval to extend the program through June 30, 2023, using a grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA). The Transit Division additionally seeks Council approval to participate in an application for funding from the Sonoma County Climate Resiliency Fund for a two-year pilot program to provide countywide fare-free transit for youth on CityBus, Sonoma County Transit, and Petaluma Transit beginning July 1, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, 1) extend the Unlimited Rides-Youth (UR Free) pilot program for TK-12th grade youth through June 30, 2023, and 2) approve City participati...
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