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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-19 Transit Advisory Board Meeting MinutesCommittee Name: Transit Advisory Board Date: 10/16/19 Location: City Hall, Room 406 1 1 1 Attendees: Absent: Jim Collins, Transportation Director Lynnsey Erickson, Vice-Chair Deb Allison-Aasby, Council Steve Tomasik, Operations Manager Philip Marshall, Board Karl Buelow, Board Marlene Binder, Secretary Troy Monday, Board Evelyn Meuret, Chairperson Mike Norton, Board Topic Facilitator Discussion Actions Meeting Started Evelyn Meuret Evelyn Meuret called the meeting to order at 4:16 p.m. The June 19, 2019 and July 17, 2019 TAB meeting minutes were accepted. June Minutes Accepted 1st: Mike Norton 2nd: Lynnsey Erickson July Minutes Accepted 1st: Troy Monday 2nd: Mike Norton New Business Update on student fares Jim Collins Jim Collins told a joint meeting with the Oshkosh Area School District (OASD) and Common Council was held last night. He said Matt Mugerauer and Bob Poeschl proposed a 3 year agreement where all Oshkosh School District students could ride GO Transit for free. The OASD would pay $25,000, the City of Oshkosh pays $25,000 and $19000 is contributed by other public or private donors. He told currently they have not sought out private funding. A joint committee is being formed to further discuss this proposal. Jim stated the OASD spent $21,150 on bus passes last year. He said the stated goal was that truancy could be reduced with free student busing. He explained we could track student ridership but data for the effect on truancy would have to come from the OASD. Committee Name: Transit Advisory Board Date: 10/16/19 Location: City Hall, Room 406 2 2 2 Topic Facilitator Discussion Actions Update on student fares continued Phil Marshall It was clarified that OASD students would be able to ride the bus anytime without paying fare by presenting their student ID upon boarding. Phil Marshall said middle and high school students are issued student IDs however elementary students are not. Staff Statements Heavy Duty Bus Procurement Jim Collins Mr. Collins stated the three new 2019 New Flyer buses have the automatic passenger counters and fare boxes set up and are in service. He told the three 2003 buses have been advertised for sale and are out of service. Evelyn Meuret said the seats on the 2019 buses are slippery. However; a passenger commented to her that the plastic seats without cloth inserts are much better for her allergies. State Management Performance Review Jim Collins Jim Collins told we had our Triennial Review back in August. He said we had only 2 minor administrative findings, and the national average is 5 findings. One finding was a federal clause with the Davis Bacon Wage Rate was not included for the painting of the downtown transit center and the other was that all paratransit programs must have a 60 day appeal process. Jim said the State Management Performance Review was held October 4th. The review looks at management practices and the efficiency of the system. He explained GO Transit was more cost effective than 15 of 15 systems and had a lower subsidy than 14 of 15 systems. He also said our average fare was low but with the 1/1/19 increase, our fares should be closer to the average. Committee Name: Transit Advisory Board Date: 10/16/19 Location: City Hall, Room 406 3 3 3 Topic Facilitator Discussion Actions Winnebago Catch A Ride Update Jim Collins Jim Collins said the Winnebago Catch A Ride Program provided 778 rides through September; 459 for employment and 319 for general travel or medical. He explained this program is a good alternative program for persons outside the city not covered under another transportation program. He said it is funded through 2019 but East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission is looking for letters of support to submit with a grant application for 2020 funding. Mike Norton moved that Jim write a letter of support from the TAB. It was clarified that people covered by other transportation programs would be directed to those, that this program is designed to fill gaps not covered by other programs. Letter of support - Jim 1st: Mike Norton 2nd: Lynnsey Erickson Titan Transit has been discontinued Jim Collins Mr. Collins said that UW-Oshkosh Titan Transit has been discontinued. He said they are working to develop a demand response app using university community service officers to transport students upon request. He explained anyone could ride Titan Transit for standard transit fare in the past but now there is no public option. Committee Name: Transit Advisory Board Date: 10/16/19 Location: City Hall, Room 406 4 4 4 Topic Facilitator Discussion Actions Future Agenda Items Senior Center bus stop Evelyn Meuret Ms. Meuret said the driver of the Route #3 bus requested eliminating the Senior Center stop in front of their building and putting the stop on Campbell Road. Jim Collins replied the Senior Center requested the stop near the door because the population using this stop is elderly. He explained the parking lot has a clear entrance and exit, it is a heavy utilized city entity, and there is ample time on this route. He also said the Senior Center pays the round trip bus fare for seniors to come to their facility. TAB Alternate Member Mike Norton Mike Norton inquired if this Board had an alternate member. Jim Collins replied the mayor hasn’t indicated anyone expressing interest. He said anyone interested in the position should apply through the website or contact the city manager’s office. He also told that Council approved adding ad-hoc student members to Boards and Commissions. . Adjournment Evelyn Meuret The meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m. Next meeting: November 20, 2019. 1st: Phil Marshall 2nd: Mike Norton