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Minutes - page 2 August 10, 1976 RTD CONT'D Mr. Wurl stated that he could not see how RTD could run a system if they have several people who want to go to different cities and come back at different times with only one bus. Mr. Adams stated that the present plans in- cluded two van type buses and if the need be, they would continue to supply the vehicles to meet the demands of the area. Mr. Adams stated that RTD determines the bus service by the density of the city. Councilman McDonald stated that the City will be contributing about $22,800 for 1976 and she stated that she felt if the City did not receive service we should request a refund. Mr. Adams stated that RTD has a bus running through the City. He felt that the service as it is now is worth the tax money going into it. Councilman DiLorenzo asked about the evening hours. Mr. Adams stated that he did not bring up evening hours, but dealt directly with peak hours. He stated that if the demand is there, the service would be supplied. Mr. Wurl stated that some cities stated that they had a surplus of buses in the communities. Mr. Adams stated that Longmont has about 2 persons per mile riding which is a good percentage. Mr. Steve Anderson asked if the system would have discount fares for senior citizens as in other areas. Mr. Adams stated that it is probable that the same type of fare would be used. He also stated that RTD does set the fares. Councilman McDonald stated that she would like some facts and figures as to why the bus which is already going down the turn- pike could not come into the City. Mr. Adams stated that those buses are fairly full and it would probably need the use of another bus. Mr. Hershey asked about the possibility of a park and ride at the Superior overpass. Councilman DiCarlo asked if a private operator took over the paratransit system, who would provide service if he should be sick. 2.