Public Hearing on Vine Transit fare adjustment set for Feb. 21, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the JoAnn Busenbark Board Room at the Soscol Gateway Transit Center, 625 Burnell St., in Napa by the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) during the NVTA Board of Director’s meeting to receive public testimony on the proposed fare increase for Vine Transit.

NVTA is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of the Cities, Town and County of Napa.  NVTA serves as the countywide transportation planning body for the unincorporated areas within Napa County and is responsible for programming State and Federal funds for transportation projects within the county.  NVTA is further charged with coordinating short- and long-term planning and funding and serves as the transit provider for the communities of Napa County.

The proposed fare adjustments covers Vine Transit and VineGo paratransit.

Current Cash FareNew Cash Fare
Adult (19-64)*$1.60$2.00
Youth (6-18)$1.10$1.25
Senior (65+), Disabled and Medicare$0.80$1.00
Route 21$3.00$3.50
Route 29$5.50$6.00
VineGo – Single Zone$3.20$4.00
VineGo – Multi Zone$6.40$8.00

The public is invited to participate telephonically or electronically via the methods below:

1) To join the meeting via Zoom video conference from your PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android: go to https://zoom.us/ join and enter meeting ID 997 5007 2830

2) To join the Zoom meeting by phone: dial 1-669-900-6833, enter meeting ID: 997 5007 2830 If asked for the participant ID or code, press #.

3) Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCrpjLcW9uRmA0EE6w-eKZyw?app=desktop

All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and comment on the proposals. Any questions regarding this hearing or written comments regarding the proposed fare increase may be directed to Rebecca Schenck, Program Manager – Public Transit at [email protected] or 707-259-8636 or NVTA at 625 Burnell St. Napa, California. Written comments will be received until 1:30 p.m. the day of the hearing.

REQUESTED ACTIONS:

  1. Post in Napa Valley Register on January 20, 2024 (30 days notice)
  2. Post in Napa Valley Register on February 5, 2024 (15 days notice)

AVISO DE AUDENCIA PUBLICA

PROPUESTA DE AUMENTO DE TARIFAS PARA EL TRANSITO DE VINE

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA, que se llevara a cabo una audencia publica el Miercoles 21 de Febrero de el 2024, a la 1:30pm en la sala de juntas JoAnn Busenbark en el Centro de Transito Soscol Gateway, 625 Burnell St en Napa por la Autoridad de Transporte del Valle de Napa (NVTA) durante la reunion de la Junta Directiva de NVTA para recibir testimonio publico sobre el aumento de tarifas propuesto para Vine transit.

NVTA es una autoridad de poderes conjuntos compuestos por las ciudades en el condado de Napa. NVTA sirve como el organismo de planificación de transporte en todo el condado para las areas no incorporadas dentro del condado de Napa y es responsible de programar fondos estatales y federales para proyectos de transporte dentro del condado.

NVTA Tambien se encarga de coordinar la planificación y el financiamiento a corto y largo plazo y sirve como proveedor de tránsito para las comunidades del condado de Napa.

El aumento de tarifas propuesto cubre Viner Transit y VineGo paratransit.

Tarifa en efectivo actualNueva tarifa en efectivo
Adultos (19-64) *$1.60$2.00
Jóvenes (6-18)$1.10$1.25
Personas mayores (65+), personas discapacitadas o titulares de tarjetas de Medicare$0.80$1.00
Ruta 21$3.00$3.50
Ruta 29$5.50$6.00
VineGo – Zona Unica$3.20$4.00
VineGo – Multi Zona$6.40$8.00

Se invita al público a participar telefónica o electrónicamente a través de los siguientes métodos

  • Para unirse a la reunión a través de videoconferencia de Zoom desde su PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone o Android: vaya a https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID 997 5007 2830
  • Para unirse a la reunión a través de Zoom por teléfono: marque 1-669-900-6833, ingrese el ID de la reunión: 997 5007 2830 Si se le solicita la identificación o el código del participante, presione #.
  • Miralo en vivo en YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrpjLcW9uRmA0EE6w-eKZyw?app=desktop

Se invita a todas las personas interesadas a asistir a la audiencia y formular observaciones sobre las propuestas. Cualquier pregunta relacionada con esta audiencia puede dirigirse a Rebecca Schenck, Gerente de Programa de Transporte Público al 707-259-8636 o NVTA en 625 Burnell Street Napa, California.

New Schedules Go Into Effect Starting Sunday June 18, 2023

Beginning on Sunday June 18, Vine Transit is making the following service changes:

  • Route E in the City of Napa will increase to operating 10 trips per day.
  • Route S in the City of Napa will operate in both directions on Gasser Drive, better connecting riders to Clinic Ole South Campus & the South Century Shopping Plaza.
  • Route 10 will have shortened runtimes on weekends.
  • Route 11 will have minor edits to its daily timetable.
  • Route 11X will have minor edits to its timetable to align with the Vallejo Ferry Schedule changes occurring on June 26, 2023.
  • Route 21 will have decreased runtimes on eastbound morning trips.
  • The American Canyon & St. Helena School Trippers will not operate until August 14.

To view the new City of Napa Local Schedule, CLICK HERE

To view the new Regional Schedule, CLICK HERE

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