§ 11.70.020. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter:

Day pass means a pass that entitles bearer to unlimited rides on a calendar day.

Half fare means the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirement to offer a half fare for seniors, people with disabilities that meet eligibility criteria, and Medicare Card holders (49 CFR Part 609 "Transportation for Elderly and Handicapped Persons"). Half fare also includes youth and veterans in this Code.

Passenger vehicle means any vehicle provided, used, or under contract to transport passengers by the municipality's public transportation system.

Premium surcharge means the surcharge that applies to any Municipal funded AnchorRIDES trip with an origin or destination outside of ¾ mile of the fixed route service.

Senior means any person age 60 or over.

Service animal means any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability as defined in 28 CFR 36.104.

Small animal means an animal, including a mammal, insect, bird, fish, or reptile that may be carried on to a passenger vehicle by one person and will fit on the lap of the passenger.

Traffic preemption device means a system using infrared light or other technology on a motor vehicle to transmit a signal to a receiver connected to a traffic light or other traffic control device for the purpose of giving the vehicle transmitting the signal the right-of-way by changing the traffic light or control device.

Veteran means any person actively serving or who has served in the United States Military.

Youth means any person age 5—18.

(AO No. 2000-127(S), § 1, 10-14-00; AO No. 2009-112, § 1, 10-13-09; AO No. 2010-23, § 1, 3-16-10, eff. 3-1-10; AO No. 2011-45, § 1, 4-12-11; AO No. 2013-100, § 2, 1-1-14)