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5. Routes & Schedules <br />The System will use the fixed routes and the fixed route schedules described on <br />Attachment 1, hereof. The complementary ADA paratransit service shall extend a minimum <br />of three-quarters (3/4) of a mile from the fixed route service. Any recommendation for major <br />service reduction that is consistent with Federal requirements shall be open for <br />consideration by the City Council. CARTS shall comply with the City's policy for implementing <br />any major service reduction and will assist City staff in identifying potential service <br />modifications. Declaration of Disaster in the State of Texas or the County of Hays may constitute <br />conditions in which modification to transit services are required for public health. The City and <br />CARTS will agree to implement any such changes in writing. <br />It is recognized that it is the goal of the City and CARTS to move as many demand <br />response customers as is practicable to fixed route service. <br />6. Fares <br />The City shall recommend a fare policy for consideration by the City Council. In <br />providing services under this Agreement CARTS shall comply with the City's established fare <br />policy. <br />7. Vehicles <br />CARTS will use vehicles identified, procured and assigned for the San Marcos Urbanized <br />program. Such vehicles shall be maintained in good working order and in a clean and sanitary <br />condition. <br />CARTS may use other non -conforming buses or vehicles in providing System services <br />only in a temporary back-up capacity when the other vehicles are unavailable due to repair <br />or maintenance requirements. <br />S. Shelters, Signage & Transfer Center <br />CARTS shall continue to operate its Multi -Modal Bus Terminal within the City that <br />serves as a centralized hub for the Urban Fixed Route Service, as well as, CARTS Regional <br />Services. The City has a network of shelters and bus stops for the System. The City may change, <br />add and/or delete bus stops or shelter locations as necessary to meet route changes and/or <br />service requirements in the operation of the System. The City will consult with CARTS and <br />provide prompt notification to CARTS of any such changes. <br />The City will provide equipment, labor and materials necessary for the installation and <br />maintenance of transit system signage, shelters, trash cans and benches at City expense. The City <br />will be responsible for providing signs, poles, shelters, trash cans or benches at City expense. <br />City of San Marcos Public Transit System October 1, 2020 <br />CARTS Interlocal Agreement P. 3 <br />