Notice of Public Hearing – Thursday, June 19, 2025, 9:00 am
The Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (County Connection) will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the following proposed changes to Clipper fares:
- Continuation of the 50% discount for single-ride fare for Clipper START riders
- Continuation of the 50% discount for single-ride fare for Youth Clipper riders
Clipper START & Youth Clipper Discounts
County Connection’s Clipper START and Youth Clipper fare discounts began as a pilot program in January 2021. The Clipper START program offers a 50% discount on single-ride Clipper fares for eligible low-income adults. To provide a similar benefit for younger riders, County Connection implemented a parallel 50% discount for those using a Youth Clipper card (ages 6-18), as Clipper START is limited to adults over 18.
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), which partially subsidizes Clipper START, proposes making the program permanent after the pilot concludes on June 30, 2025. County Connection, therefore, recommends continuing the 50% single-ride fare discount for Clipper START riders, contingent on continued funding from MTC or similar sources. Additionally, to ensure youth continue to benefit, County Connection propose maintaining the parallel 50% discount for youth riders (ages 6-18) using a Youth Clipper car
How to Comment
Comments can be submitted in writing via mail, email, or online, or at the scheduled public hearing. Written comments must be received by June 11, 2025.
- Add a comment on this post (see bottom of page)
- Mail your comment in writing to:
Director of Planning & Marketing
2477 Arnold Industrial Way
Concord, CA 94520 - Email planning@countyconnection.com
- Speak at the public hearing on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 9:00 am (in person or via teleconference):
- In person:
Gayle B. Uilkema Memorial Board Room
2477 Arnold Industrial Way
Concord, CA 94520
- Teleconference/Web link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85399133311
- In person:
- By phone: 408-638-0968 (Meeting ID: 853 9913 3311)
NOTE: It is anticipated that the Board of Directors will take action on the proposed fare program at their regular meeting scheduled for June 19, 2025 following the public hearing.