TRANSIT TROUBLE:
SERVICE CUTS AND FARE INCREASES

On Thursday, June 14, 2007 the rabbittransit Board of Directors adopted the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget which includes a significant service reduction and fare increase. rabbittransit has not seen a state funding increase since 1997 and for the past two years, the transit authority has been balancing its budget with reserves. With no movement in Harrisburg at this time, approximately 10,000 hours of service will need to be eliminated to balance the budget.

What this means for York County residents and employers who depend upon public transit every day is a 10% cut in fixed route service and a 15% cut in paratransit service. The service reduction is slated to begin October 1, 2007. Under the fare increase proposal, all fixed route fares will increase by $0.05 effective January 1, 2008. This fare hike, combined with previous fare increases, represents a 40% increase over the past 4 years. Paratransit fares will increase by 38%, effective October 1, 2007.

rabbittransit will hold public meetings to accept comments and inform the public about the funding issue and proposed service reduction plan. Meeting time and locations to be announced. To learn more about the state funding crisis, please visit www.ppta.net.

NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY & SUPPORT
PA TRANSIT DAY

rabbittransit is urging commuters to “dump the pump” on Thursday, June 21, and take transit instead of driving alone to work. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2007 National Dump the Pump Day is a day which advocates for people to ride public transportation to help improve the environment and to conserve gasoline.

Ride to the Revolution! Routes 2 and 6 Looking for a Good Challenge? Coming Soon - Launch August 31 Coinciding with this national initiative is the statewide Support PA Transit Day, which also encourages residents to take a stand for transit. Funding for public transportation in Pennsylvania has not kept pace with inflation over the last ten years and transit systems are now facing budget shortfalls.

Make a Difference - Try Transit on June 21

Ride to the Revolution!
Routes 2 and 6

Headed to a ballgame? Remember rabbittransit as a way to get there. You can access routes 2 and 6 from most downtown area parking garages. Or, try taking the rabbit from your home and make your connection at our secure downtown transfer center at the corner of King and Pershing. Call 717.846.RIDE to reach a customer service representative to help plan your trip or visit us online at www.rabbittransit.org.