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<br />Chair Terlep at 11:39 a.m., moved to close the discussion. No further discussion and <br />Chair Terlep moved onto the next item. <br />9. Questions from Members of the Commission Related to the Multi-Modal Plan <br /> <br />Chair Terlep at 11:40 a.m., introduced this item. No discussion related to the Multi-Modal <br />Plan. <br /> <br />Chair Terlep opened the floor for any questions or discussions before moving onto the <br />next item. <br /> <br />Commissioner Molina at 11:40 a.m., asked about fare-free ending in December 2025. <br />Commissioner Molina also asked when the Commissioners will be notified regarding <br />fares for the following years of 2026 and 2027. Chair Terlep asked what is the path that <br />the Mass Transit Agency is headed to now and once fare-free ends what will the rider fee <br />be. Acting Administrator Bergum said that it is currently fare-free until December 2025, <br />and that the update will be presented at the next meeting as it is still currently in the <br />planning phases with the new administration. <br /> <br />Commissioner Matsubara at 11:42 a.m., asked about the operating budget and future <br />funding. Acting Administrator Bergum explained that the Mass Transit Agency has been <br />in close communication with the Hawaii Department of Transportation regarding future <br />grants and funding. <br /> <br />Chair Terlep at 11:44 a.m., closed the discussion and moved onto the next item. <br /> <br />10. Future Agenda Items & Next Meeting <br /> <br />Chair Terlep at 11:44 a.m., introduced this item and asked commissioners to suggest <br />future agenda items based on the update. <br /> <br />Future agenda items: <br /> Update on free ridership <br /> Plan for hydrogen buses <br /> Chapter 18 updates <br /> <br />Chair Terlep at 11:46 a.m., announced that the next meeting is scheduled for Monday <br />June 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. online and in person. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />