How the city runs the bus system

(a) The department shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the city bus system: (1) In accordance with the Charter, this chapter, and other applicable ordinances; and (2) Within the limits of available council appropriations and: (A) In the most efficient and effective manner; and (B) In accordance with sound management practices. (b) Subject to council appropriations, the department shall establish the routes, schedules, and levels of service of the city bus system. The routes, schedules, and levels of service shall be in conformance with the short range transit plan and any update. (c) Fares for passengers of the city bus system will be as established under Article 2 . The department shall not: (1) Charge a single cash fare, monthly transit pass fare or bus token, coupon, or approved card fare that differs from that established or permitted under Article 2 ; (2) Charge a fare when Article 2 exempts a passenger from payment of a fare; or (3) Charge a fee for the issuance of a transit pass, unless expressly authorized under Article 2 . (d) The department shall have the power to establish or designate park and ride facilities to be served by the city bus system. Park and ride facilities established or designated by the department shall be: (1) In conformance with the short range transit plan and any update; and (2) In compliance with development plan and zoning ordinances and maps, the building code and fire code, and other applicable laws or ordinances concerning land use, planning, and building construction. Park and ride facilities “established” by the department mean facilities under the management of the department. Park and ride facilities “designated” by the department mean those which, although served by the city bus system, are not under the management of the department.