[JustAnotherGuy]

Originally Posted by algernon

Hopefully, they re-address the issue once they get the card system going.
I'd like to see a tiered system to be equitable, in terms of stakeholders. I'd also like to see some new ways to encourage even higher ridership, as more riders=less cars on the roads=less $100 million interchanges/less frequent re-surfacing/less traffic.

Swipe to ride
$2.75 for residents, $3.25 for non-residents, $3.50 Cash for non card holders.
Swipe to park
$3.00 for residents, $3.50 for non-residents, $4.00 Cash for non card holders.$10.00 for 24 hour parking

Ridership Rebate
make 30 trips a month = $15 credit to card
make 40 trips a month = $20 credit to card
make 50 trips a month = $25 credit to card
make 60+ trips a month = $35 credit to card

I would think this carry-over system would encourage people to leave their cars at home more often, and maybe even consider using transit for errands and off business hour trips.
I wouldn't rebate the parking, as people should be using Transit for their whole trips, IMO, and as stated, only a few thousand people aren't with in 400 metres of a bus stop.

Oh, and I'd like to apologize for attacking all bedroom community dwellers, as I was really only taking issue with the OP's entitled attitude, and probably went over the line in a few of my posts.

I agree with your idea of a tiered system. I think the parking is too high though.