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Bylaw 33/2021 Smart Fare - Transit Bylaw Amendment (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Reading)
Presented by: Will Steblyk, Transit Service Delivery Manager
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RECOMMENDED MOTION
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1. That Bylaw 33/2021, being amendment 1 to Transit Bylaw 23/2017, be read a first time.
2. That Bylaw 33/2021, be read a second time.
3. That unanimous consent be given for consideration of third reading of Bylaw 33/2021.
4. That Bylaw 33/2021 be read a third and final time.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
To provide Council with the opportunity to review the proposed amendments to the Transit Bylaw 33/2021 to include language reflective of the introduction of the new Regional Smart Fare System, due for first-phase launch in Fall 2021.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Priority #3: Building a Transportation Network: Integrated transportation systems.
Increase the efficient and effective movement of people and goods in St. Albert through
integrated modal planning and regional cooperation.
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
Regional Smart Fare System will have no impact on Core Transit Services or Fare Strategy Principles as outlined in Transit Services Policy C-TS-01, or on service levels identified in “City of St. Albert Services and Service Levels Inventory”.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
Participation and investment in the Regional Smart Fare System was approved by Council on August 20, 2012 as part of a regional project list submitted to Government of Alberta for “Green Trip” grant funding.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Regional Smart Fare Project continues to progress toward the introduction of the first phase of operation slated for late August of 2021. At present, neither the Transit Bylaw 23/2017 nor Transit Services Policy C-TS-01 contain language that reflects the future use of Smart Fare technology over the current paper products used by passengers to access St. Albert Transit.
In addition, the Transit Bylaw 23/2017 contains provisions for fare enforcement that must be amended to include terminology reflective of Smart Fare/Smart Card systems. Amendments will allow Smart Fare related offences and penalties (Schedule A) to be executed, if required.
These amendments have been drafted in collaboration with the regional partners - Edmonton and Strathcona County - and the language is in alignment with amendments being presented to the councils of those municipalities.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
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IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
Financial: None at this time
Legal / Risk: None at this time
Program or Service: None at this time
Organizational: None at this time
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
Not approving the amendment would result in retaining a Transit Bylaw that does not accurately support or align with the Council’s decision to participate as a partner in the establishment of a Regional Smart Fare System.
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Report Date: May 17, 2021
Author: Will Steblyk
Department: Public Works & Transit
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer: Kerry Hilts
Chief Administrative Officer: Kevin Scoble