Comprehensive Transit Fare Study Services

Preview Date: March 6th, 2026

Q & A Open Date: March 6th, 2026

Q & A Close Date: March 16th, 2026

Open Date for Submissions: March 6th, 2026

Close Date for Submissions: March 27th, 2026

Estimated Board Date: May 1st, 2026

Estimated Contract Start: June 1st, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting: March 10th, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EST (virtual via MS Teams).

Interviews Anticipated: April 13th, 2026.

Project Management & Kickoff: Within 30 days of contract execution.

Deliverable: Written Recommendations Report (Fall 2026).

Public & Stakeholder Engagement Triggered: Upon RGRTA selection of a preferred recommendation (Fall 2026).

Public Outreach Sessions/Hearings: At least three sessions in December 2026.

Quarterly Compliance Reports Due: January 6th, April 6th, July 6th, and October 6th (or next business day if on weekend).

The government authority in New York seeks a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive transit fare study. The study will assess and evaluate existing fare structures and discounts, benchmark against peer transit agencies, and model potential revenue and ridership impacts using an established modeling tool. The selected vendor is expected to provide thorough analysis and comparisons relevant to the peer agencies being benchmarked.

The project deliverables include both primary and secondary recommended fare structures for various transit services, such as connect, on demand, and access. Additionally, the vendor will be required to produce five-year revenue and ridership projections for each recommended fare structure.

An essential part of the engagement involves designing a robust public participation plan and developing all associated outreach materials. This includes creating digital and paper surveys, presentation boards, and informational handouts in both English and Spanish to ensure broad community involvement and compliance with public engagement standards.