Whereas the levying of fare infraction tickets disproportionately impacts low-income andor young persons who may not have access to means of payment; And whereas the structure for fare infraction enforcement practices utilized by TransLink are outlined in the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Amendment Act 2012, Fare Collection Regulation: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the Provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and any other applicable Ministry or body, to consider the elimination or reduction of fine levying to those under 18 years of age; And be it further resolved that UBCM request the Provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and any other applicable Ministry or body, investigate the option of restorative justice and community service options for settling fare infraction tickets by low-income individuals.
