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The economic recovery’s impact on transit continues to reveal itself: Caltrain June 12 announced plans to raise fares effective July 1.



Caltrain will increase all fares 10 percent; daily parking, from $1 to $1.50; and six-month bicycle locker rentals, from $30 to $33. In addition, Caltrain officials are encouraging passengers to purchase tickets in advance at ticket vending machines, staffed stations, Caltrain headquarters or through the mail. The offboard discount also will increase from $1 to $3.



Meanwhile, validity on one-way and round-trip tickets will change from six months to 30 days. Ten-ride tickets will continue to be valid 60 days.



Officials believe the fare increases and other adjustments will help the agency remain financially viable, offering a higher level of customer service while offsetting declining farebox returns and sales tax receipts.



The weakened economy is impacting Caltrain’s funding partners, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.