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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Continuation of Free Ride Program with Dubuque Community Schools
DATE: June 1, 2010
Economic Development Director Dave Heiar recommends continuation of the Free Ride
Program with Dubuque Community Schools.
KeyLine Transit has been monitoring the progress of the Free Ride Program for
Students attending Dubuque Community Schools since the program's inception in
August 2007. Students are required to show their school ID to receive free
transportation. Students ride throughout the year free -of- charge on any KeyLine fixed
route bus during all hours of operation, including weekends. Many youth were already
riding free in the summer months because of participation in Leisure Service activities
provided by the City Recreation Department.
In the three years this program has been in existence, student ridership has increased
79 %, from 50,079 riders to 89,803 riders.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mi hael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
David J. Heiar, Economic Development Director
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Dave Heiar, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Continuation of Free Ride Program with Dubuque Community Schools
DATE: May 25, 2010
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to request continued support of the Free Ride Program
with the Dubuque Community Schools.
DISCUSSION
KeyLine Transit has been monitoring the progress of the Free Ride Program for
Students attending Dubuque Community Schools since the program's inception in
August 2007. Students are required to show their school ID to receive free
transportation. Students ride throughout the year free -of- charge on any KeyLine fixed
route bus during all hours of operation, including weekends. Many youth were already
riding free in the summer months because of participation in Leisure service activities
provided by the City Recreation Department.
The partnership between KeyLine Transit and the Dubuque Community School District
continues to be very successful. As you can see by the table below, KeyLine has
experienced an increase in student ridership each year. (The number for the current
school year is only through May 24.)
KeyLine is very pleased with the results and we are anticipating equal or greater
numbers of students riding in the future. KeyLine is proud to be a partner with the
Dubuque Community School District in a program that increases access and
opportunity for all the students of the City of Dubuque.
Time Period
Ridership Totals
08/2007
— 06/2008
50,079
08/2008
— 06/2009
60,085
08/2009
—05/2010 (partial year)
89,803
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Dave Heiar, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Continuation of Free Ride Program with Dubuque Community Schools
DATE: May 25, 2010
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to request continued support of the Free Ride Program
with the Dubuque Community Schools.
DISCUSSION
KeyLine Transit has been monitoring the progress of the Free Ride Program for
Students attending Dubuque Community Schools since the program's inception in
August 2007. Students are required to show their school ID to receive free
transportation. Students ride throughout the year free -of- charge on any KeyLine fixed
route bus during all hours of operation, including weekends. Many youth were already
riding free in the summer months because of participation in Leisure service activities
provided by the City Recreation Department.
The partnership between KeyLine Transit and the Dubuque Community School District
continues to be very successful. As you can see by the table below, KeyLine has
experienced an increase in student ridership each year. (The number for the current
school year is only through May 24.)
KeyLine is very pleased with the results and we are anticipating equal or greater
numbers of students riding in the future. KeyLine is proud to be a partner with the
Dubuque Community School District in a program that increases access and
opportunity for all the students of the City of Dubuque.
ACTION REQUIRED
With your approval, I recommend the City Council renew our agreement with the
Dubuque Community School District for the 2010 -2011 school year.
cc: Jon Rodocker, Transit Manager
Kelley Deutmeyer, ECIA Executive Director
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
AND
THE DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR BUST TRANSPROTATION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
I.Thisi A dated for reference pu rpose;s the 7th day
of June, 2010 is made and entered into b and between the Cit of
Diu U, Iowa ( Cit y) and the Dubu Communit School District ( District ) .
SECTION 3. TERMINATION. Cit shall have the ri to terminate this
A with or without cause upon sixt (6�0 da written notice to District.
SECTION 4. RULES AN ' D REGULATION. Cit sh�a,ll in its sole discretion
determine the rules and re which appl to the bus transportation of
District's students. The District staff will work with Cit staff to enforce the ru�les and
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SECTION 5. PUBLICIZING SERVICEX District a to cooperate with Cit in
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publicizin the availabilit of the service.
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