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Home My WebLink About06-08-26 Spc. Mtg. GREATER ROANOKE TRANSIT COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS June 2, 2026 Joseph L. Cobb, President, and Members of the Greater Roanoke Transit Company Board of Directors Dear President Cobb and Members of the Board: A Public Hearing and Special Meeting of the Greater Roanoke Transit Company Board of Directors to receive comments on proposed passenger fare adjustments will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Valley Metro — Third Street Station, Customer Service Center, 307 Salem Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016. Sincerely, 6e.t.eLv (1)(14-eDy- Cecelia F. McCoy Secretary c: Valmarie Turner, GRTC Vice President of Operations Angela O'Brien, GRTC Assistant Vice President of Operations Laura M. Carini, GRIC General Counsel and Registered Agent Troy A. Harmon, Municipal Auditor Kevin Price, General Manager, Valley Metro Ron Parker, Assistant General Manager, Valley Metro GREATER ROANOKE TRANSIT COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS — PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 7:00 P.M. VALLEY METRO — THIRD STREET STATION Customer Service Center 307 Salem Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, VA 24016 ACTION AGENDA 1. Call to Order- Roll Call—President Joseph Cobb and Director Karen Michalski- Karney was absent. 2. Statement of Purpose. Vice-President Vivian Sanchez-Jones. "The purpose of the Special Meeting will be to convene in a Public Hearing to discuss and/or consider a revised passenger fare schedule for GRTC, proposed to be effective January 1, 2027, which includes fare increases and adjustments to certain fare pass programs, in order to offset increased purchased transportation, labor and related benefits, and other costs for GRTC. This hearing will also include an opportunity for the public to provide feedback _ on prospective changes to the Star Line Trolley program, which are currently under review." 3. Public Hearing — Passenger Fare Schedule for GRTC. 4. Public Hearing —Star Line Trolley Program The following citizens gave comments: 1. Mark Kary, expressed concern regarding ADA accessibility; suggested the Star Line Trolley be used for ADA passengers or provide free rides for disabled patrons on Valley Metro buses. 2. Sharon Fritz i Suggested the Star Line Trolley run on Saturdays. 3. Barbara Duerk — Healthy Communities connections to localities such as Rocky Mount, New Castle, Lexington, Botetourt. Car Free Society. Star City Trolley connections Amtrak to bus. Add bus service signage. Add Bike Racks at Th;rd Street Station. Name the station lobby in recognition of Margie Jumper. 4. Alison Kaczmarkski — Spoke on behalf of disabled daughter. 5. Kathryn Kaczmarkski — Requested support for the disabled citizens Jeanne Duddy — Trolley times are not always regular, schedule on McClanahan'are too far apart, transportation by Radar is difficult for citizens who have doctors appointments. Asked that management contact LOA transportation staff member (Jack at 540-345-0451 ext. 3037) 6. Dr. Monique J. Bishop — If the fares are going to increase, is there a possibility to extend service: For example, have peak buses on certain routes, especially those routes that are overcrowded. 7. Kate Wooley—What improvements will the new fare structure fund? Will it address the operator. 8. Ginny Pannbecker— Member of BRRAG, stated the fare increase is fine, and in fact what we hope to see with increased fares is: better wages and benefits for drivers to end the driver shortage; improve accessibility to bus stops and bus stop conditions; an easily accessible stop with a shelter, light, trash can, and benches; increase stop on weekends and for longer hours each day; expand bus routes to more places like Peters Creed Road area; add new payment options where you can tap a card or phone in addition to cash options;free passes and discount fares for those with low income. She stated she recently lived in the UK for four months and while it was a little more expensive, buses ran until 11 p.m. or later and went between towns and even to Eking areas, and all stops had shelter, bench, light and trash cans. 9. Sylvia King — Offered special thanks to Vice-President Sanchez-Jones for spearheading benches at the Amtrak Station. She suggested the trolley program extend routes on Williamson Road, Orange Avenue, to downtown. Need additional inter-city connection to Electric Road at Tanglewood; discount for Medicare Card. 10.Unknown Citizen— I echo what everybody has siad and wanted to add that extended/expended service to Hollins University, Peters Creek Road would. increase access for so many. 5. Adjourned at 7:38 p.m. CARDINAL NEWS SERVING SOUTHWEST AND SOUTNSIOE VIRGINIA See Proof on Next Page AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Cardinal News P.O. 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Notice of Public Hearing I Page 1 of 2 Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC.HEARING The Board of Directors of Greater Roanoke Transit Company(°GRTC"),dlb/a Valley Metro,proposes to adopt a revised passenger fare schedule for GRTC,proposed to be effective January 1,2D27,which includes fare increases and adjustments to certain fare pass programs,in order to offset increased purchased transportation,labor and related benefits,and-other costs for GRTC.The Proposed Fare Schedule is summarized as follows: Ty a of Eare Cur[ent.Fare Schedule P_roposed_Ear_e Scltedule_(effectfve Jans�aryJ,2027) Adult Fare $1.75 $2.00 Discount Fair $0.85 $1.00 VWCC(Free/ID) $1.75 $2.00 RCPS Students $0.85 $1.00 Star Line Trolley Free $1.00- Tickets 1 Ride Basic $1.75 $2.00 1 Ride Discount/Students $0.85 $1.00 Passes 24 Hr.-Basic $3.50 $4.00 24 Hr.-Discount $1.70 $2.00 15 Ride-Basic $20.00 $24.00 15 Ride-Discount $10.00 $12.50 7 Day-Basic •$16.00 $18.00 7 Day-Discount $8.00 $9.00 31 Day-Basic $56.00 $60.00 31 Day-Discount $28.00 $30.00 Star-Single Ride $3.50 $4.00 Star-Monthly Unlimited $112.00 $128.00 The hearing will also include an opportunity for the public to provide feedback on prospective changes to the Star Line Trolley program, which are currently under review. Pursuant to the requirements mandated by the Federal Transit Administration(FTA),notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Greater Roanoke Transit Company will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on the above matter at a special meeting to be held on Monday,June 8,2026,commencing at 7:00 p.m.,or as soon as the matter may be heard,at the Valley Metro 3 rd Street Station,Customer Service Center,307 Salem Avenue,SW,Roanoke Virginia 24016.Copies of the proposed resolution will be available at the Roanoke City Clerk's'Office,Room 456,Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building,215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Roanoke,Virginia,24011, and at the offices of GRTC located at 1108 Campbell Avenue,S.E.,Roanoke,VA 24013,on and after May 22,2026.For further infor- mation on the matter,you may contact the Office of tiie City Clerk at(540)853-2541 or GRTC at(540)982-0305. All parties and interested entities may appear on the above date and time to be heard on the above matter. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing,please contact the Roanoke City Clerk's Office at(540) 853-2541,before 12:00 noon on Friday,June 5,2026. GIVEN under my hand this 22 nd day of May,2026. Cecelia F.McCoy Secretary Notice of Public Hearing I Page 2 of 2 THE filitOANOICE > r MAKING AND RECORDING BLACK HISTORY SINCE 1939 Original Request: Processed: 5/22/2026 Cecelia (Cece) T. Webb Run Date: 5/28/2026 Deputy City Clerk City of Roanoke Clerk's Office email: cecelia.webb@roanokeva.gov Notice of Public Hearing - GRTC Good morning, Please publish the attached ad in The Roanoke Tribune on next Thursday. Please send a proof prior to publication, thank you.Please publish in The Roanoke Tribune on Thursday,May 28,2026. Please send affidavit of publication to: Cecelia F.McCoy,City Clerk 4th Floor,Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Room 456 Roanoke,Virginia,24011 Phone: (540) 853-2541 Please send bill to: Greater Roanoke Transit Companydba Valley Metro Attn: Corey Alshouse 1108 Campbell Avenue,S.E.Roanoke,VA 24013 Phone: (540)613-5526 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Directors of Greater Roanoke Transit Company('GRTC),dAL/a Valley Metro,proposes to adopt a revised passenger fare schedule for GRTC.proposed to be effective January 1,2027,which includes fare increases and adjustments to certain fare pass programs.In order to offset Increased purchased transportation,labor and related Image displayed may or may not reflect actual size to benefits,and other costs for GRTC.The Proposed Fare Schedule is summarized as renews: be published. Please refer to figures below. TM�°F°< Srtrtnr FareSs edut< preome-1PortsMM0fe- fdlttdlt,l$2.00 ,.2rYd71 aim Fare 50.65 52.00 V�mIPN 51115 SI.IU RCMSIFrrrnD) 5115 51.00 50Il5 SIM Star Lirelyagey Frw SL00 T.4ti l xideBaic SVS 52.I)0 Notice of Public Hearing - GRTC I Ride flisc°,mr,5hti.ma $005 51.00 Pam Size 45.0" (4 col. x 11.25") '° "` $ 50 3411r.-Dhmma $350 E2.ao Cost- . .x$10.50 pci (per col in) 51 -D 52a00 524.00 15 Rh4 Dis may MOO MOO TRW-Rule 516m Sm.W Total $472.50 (Grayscale Run) Ow-Discount Sam b90O 31 flay-Wade 5.5600 160.00 31 Day-Discount MOO 530.00 Saki;Ride - 5]50 5e.00 5m Mm- ndy U°6 MVO 5112.00 .O The heanng wi a also i ndude an opponund for the public to provide leedb ack on prospective changes to the Star Line Trolley program,which are curtentty under review. Pursuant to the requirements mandated by the Federal Transit Adm60stration(FTA), none Is hereby given that the Board of Dtrectors at the Greater Roanoke Transit Company will hoM a pubic hearing to receive public comments on the above matter at a spatial meeting to be heir(on Monday.June 8,2028,commenting at 7:00 p.m..or as soon as the matter may be heard,at Oro Valley Metro 3rd Street Staten.Customer Service Center, 307 Salem Avenue.SW,Roanoke Virginia 24016.Copies of the proposed resolution will be available at the Roanoke City Clerk's Office,Room 456,Noel C.Toyer Municipal Building. 215 Church Avenue.S.W..Roanoke.Virginia,24011,and al the offices of GRTC located et 1108 Campbel/W.11e.S.E.,Roanoke,VA 24013,on and attar May 22,2026.For further information on the matter,you may contact the Office of the City Ckrk at(540)853-2541 or GRTC at(540)982.0305. Alt parties and interested entities may appear on the above date and time to be heard on the above matter. If you area person with a disability wore needs accommodations for this hearing.please contact the Roanoke City Clerk's Office at(540)853.2541,before 12:00 noon on Friday. • • June 5.2026. GIVEN under my hand this 22nd day of May,2026. Cece0a F.McCoy Secretary NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Directors of Greater Roanoke Transit Company ("GRTC"), d/b/a Valley Metro, proposes to adopt a re'ised passenger fare schedule for GRTC, proposed to be effective January 1, 2027, which includes fare increases and adjustments to certain fare pass programs, in order to offset increased purchased transportation, labor and related benefits, and other costs for GRTC. The Proposed Fare Schedule is summarized as follows: Type of Fare Current Fare Schedule Proposed Fare Schedule (effective January 1, 2027) Adult Fare $1.75 $2.00 Discount Fair $0.85 $1.00 VWCC (Free/ID) $1.75 $2.00 RCPS Students $0.85 $1.00 Star Line Trolley Free $1.00 Tickets 1 Ride Basic $1.75 $2.00 1 Ride Discount/ Students $0.85 $1.00 Passes 24 Hr. -Basic $3.50 $4.00 24 Hr. -Discount $1.70 $2.00 15 Ride-Basic $20.00 $24.00 15 Ride-Discount $10.00 $12.50 7 Day-Basic $16.00 $18.00 7 Day-Discount $8.00 $9.00 31 Day-Basic $56.00 $60.00 31 Day-Discount $28.00 $30.00 Star-Single Ride $3.50 $4.00 Star-Monthly Unlimited $112.00 $128.00 The hearing will also include an opportunity for the public to provide feedback on prospective changes to the Star Line Trolley program, which are currently under review. Pursuant to the requirements mandated by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Greater Roanoke Transit Company will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on the above matter at a special meeting to be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, commencing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as the matter may be heard, at the Valley Metro 3rd Street Station, Customer Service Center, 307 Salem Avenue, SW, Roanoke Virginia 24016. Copies of the proposed resolution will be available at the Roanoke City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011, and at the offices of GRTC located at 1108 Campbell Avenue, S.E., Roanoke, VA 24013, on and after May 22, 2026. For further information on the matter, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at(540) 853-2541 or GRTC at(540) 982-0305. All parties and interested entities may appear on the above date and time to be heard on the above matter. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the Roanoke City Clerk's Office at(540) 853-2541,before 12:00 noon on Friday, June 5, 2026. GIVEN under my hand this 22nd day of May, 2026. Cecelia F. McCoy Secretary Note to Publisher: Please publish in The Roanok Tribune on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Please send affidavit of publication to: Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk 4th Floor,Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S iW., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia, 24011 Phone: (540) 853-2541 Please send bill to: Greater Roanoke Transit Company dba Valley Metro Attn: Corey Alshouse 1108 Campbell Avenue, S.E. Roanoke, VA 24013 Phone: (540) 613-552