"No hard dollar amounts were proposed. But Tri-Rail's fares - between their rock-bottom levels and a convoluted zone system - have been a nettlesome issue for a management that has been traveling over dual tracks during the past year: Working to restore some or all of a state subsidy that was dramatically cut for operations, while positioning the three-county rail line for the long-term future."
"During a presentation on Friday to the board of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Deputy Executive Director Diane Hernandez del Calvo disclosed that the average fare collected by the rail line is a paltry $3.24. That's far below the double-digit fares collected by the high-speed Brightline railroad, which offers passengers higher levels of onboard amenities and faster rides among five South Florida cities."
The Tri-Rail governing board approved pursuing a potential fare increase by August, though no specific amounts were proposed. The system's average fare is $3.24, kept low by discount programs and no fare hikes since 2019. The six-zone fare structure contributes to complexity and low revenue, prompting proposals to reduce zones, with some board members urging a cut from six to two. The board expects options on fare levels and zone realignment by its February meeting. Management is balancing efforts to restore state operational subsidies while positioning the three-county rail line for long-term sustainability. David Dech has sought legislative support in Tallahassee to restore state funding cuts.
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