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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 back-up capacity when the other vehicles are unavailable due to repair or <br /> maintenance requirements. <br /> 8. Vehicles Owned by the City of San Marcos <br /> At the City's discretion,the City may provide vehicles owned by the City for use by CARTS. <br /> Any vehicles owned or provided by the City shall be maintained by CARTS in good working order <br /> and in a clean and sanitary condition. CARTS agrees to provide insurance that meets or exceeds <br /> the statutory minimums required by law for vehicles used for public transit. CARTS agrees to <br /> indemnify the City for any claims or losses arising from the use by CARTS of any vehicles owned <br /> or provided by the City. <br /> At the end of the useful life of any vehicle(s) used in the City's service and at the request of <br /> CARTS, the City will replace the vehicle(s) within a reasonable time subject to approval by the <br /> City Council or City Manager, as applicable. <br /> City of San Marcos Public Transit System October 1,2024 <br /> CARTS Interlocal Agreement P.4 <br />