Cap Metro Convo

The first proposed fare changes for the Capital Metro bus system in 23 years have caused quite a stir. The transportation authority is holding public meetings to make their case and hear rider comments. (They are June 11, 6pm at Austin Community College South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney; and June 12, 6pm at Austin City Hall; and June 27, noon, Capital Metro Administration Offices, 2910 E. Fifth.)

Several fare options are under discussion, but it's possibly useful to look at the one-way bus trip costs in some other cities, and see how Austin compares. Obviously, every system is different, but it's still a somewhat useful yardstick.

Austin: 50 cents, one-day pass $1
Austin (proposed Fall 2008): 75 cents, one-day pass $3
San Antonio: $1, express $2, one-day pass $3.75
Dallas DART: $1.50, one-day pass $3
Houston Metro: $1 local, one-day all zones $3.50
Portland Trimet: $2.05, seven-day pass $20
New Orleans RTA: $1.25, one-day pass $5
New York City Transit: $2, express $5, one-day pass $7.50