THE SENATE	S.R. NO.	80
THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2020
STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE RESOLUTION

requesting each county, prior to imposing a new fare or increasing an existing fare for a mass transit system, to determine whether the additional revenue sought from the proposed or increased fare may be obtained through transit-based advertisements.

WHEREAS, the counties rely on mass transit system revenues to offset the cost to operate and maintain these systems; and

WHEREAS, the counties have attempted to meet these revenue needs by increasing fares; and

WHEREAS, for example, in February 2020, the Honolulu Rate Commission proposed numerous fare increases for TheBus, including a nine percent increase in the price of an adult one-way fare and a twenty-five percent increase in the price of a one-way fare for seniors, Medicare card holders, and individuals with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, fare increases often place a financial burden on riders; and

WHEREAS, accordingly, fare increases should be a county's last resort; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirtieth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2020, that each county, prior to establishing a new, or increasing an existing, fare for a mass transit system, is requested to determine whether the additional revenue sought from the proposed fare establishment or increase may be obtained through transit-based advertisements; provided that this request pertains to fare establishments or increases that would take effect after July 1,2020; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Mayor of each county and Chair of each county council.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:

Counties; Mass Transit Systems; New Fares; Fare Increases; Revenue Generation