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AGENDA RECOMMENDATION |
Consent Calendar 5.A.
City Council Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 11/24/2025
Agenda Item:
Motion to reduce Transit Fares for the 2026 Project Community Connect.
Recommendation/Action(s):
Motion approving reduced transit fares for Project Community Connect 2026.
Summary:
The 2023 Title VI Plan — Evaluation of Service or Fare Change, requires the city council approval for major service changes or fare changes. Fare changes apply to all fare changes, regardless of the amount of increase or decrease. The following fare changes are exempt:
Project Community Connect requests Mankato Transit System provide free rides for participants attending the event on April 21, 2026, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. This request is for Fixed Routes, Paratransit, and Flex Service. Staff anticipate minimal financial impact. South Central Minnesota Project Community Connect is a free community event to help reduce barriers and connect people to essential resources and services for a healthier, safer and more stable community. Over 70 service providers will be supporting the event at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center. Riders can tell the driver they are attending the event and receive a free ride to and from the event or Cherry Street Bus Stop.
Approving the exemption now allows organizers to prepare promotional materials ahead of the event. The 2026 Title VI Plan will include Project Community Connect as a listed exemption.
- Instances when all passengers ride free.
- Temporary fare reductions are mitigating measures for other actions.
- Promotional fare reductions lasting less than six months.
- Special event service such as Mankato Ribfest.
Project Community Connect requests Mankato Transit System provide free rides for participants attending the event on April 21, 2026, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. This request is for Fixed Routes, Paratransit, and Flex Service. Staff anticipate minimal financial impact. South Central Minnesota Project Community Connect is a free community event to help reduce barriers and connect people to essential resources and services for a healthier, safer and more stable community. Over 70 service providers will be supporting the event at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center. Riders can tell the driver they are attending the event and receive a free ride to and from the event or Cherry Street Bus Stop.
Approving the exemption now allows organizers to prepare promotional materials ahead of the event. The 2026 Title VI Plan will include Project Community Connect as a listed exemption.