HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-19 Transit Advisory Board APPROVED MinutesCommittee Name: Transit Advisory Board
Date: 12/18/19
Location: City Hall, Room 406 1
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Attendees: Absent:
Jim Collins, Transportation Director Lynnsey Erickson, Vice-Chair Karl Buelow, Board
Steve Tomasik, Operations Manager Philip Marshall, Board
Marlene Binder, Secretary Troy Monday, Board
Jane Boucher, Secretary Mike Norton, Board
Evelyn Meuret, Chairperson Deb Allison-Aasby, Council
Topic Facilitator Discussion Actions
Call to Order Evelyn Meuret
Evelyn Meuret called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.
Approval of minutes was delayed until additional members
attended.
Nov. Minutes
Accepted
1st: Mike Norton
2nd: Troy Monday
New Business
Update on student
fares
Jim Collins
Deb Allison-
Aasby
Jim Collins said a couple council members proposed
3-year trial in which the funding would be divided equally
between the City paying 1/3, the School District paying 1/3
and raising funds for the remaining. After the school board
and council discussed the matter internally, they both
decided they need to discuss options further.
Deb also shared some insight stating it was a green
initiative that turned into a 9-year program with Valley
Transit. Mike Norton asked what the delay is; Deb said it is
a complicated matter. Jim agreed and said more discussion
is definitely needed.
Committee Name: Transit Advisory Board
Date: 12/18/19
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Topic Facilitator Discussion Actions
SEE-CLICK-FIX APP Adam
Bellcorelli
Jim Collins gave a brief overview of the See-Click-Fix APP until
Adam arrived. The goal of the APP is to have a quick way to report
issues that may need to be addressed, but also to create a useful
databank that may help identify future needs and assist in planning.
Adam stated that after working with the FVTC Geography
Department, the city’s IT department, and conducting several focus
groups, additional features were added. He stated the APP solves
the issue of having a universal way to communicate to Cities &
Townships and solve issues. One example Adam gave is a sidewalk
that was in need of repair. The issue was reported via the APP, and
the GPS feature was able to pinpoint the exact location so a
temporary fix was quickly implemented. A permanent repair was
completed the following week. The APP was able to provide a
solution and close the complaint within a 2-week period.
Mike Norton asked if this would help improve issues such as snow
& ice removal, Jim stated it could however; a call or email to Public
Works may be more immediate. Adam stated other things could be
reported under the transit planning tab such a request for a bus
shelter at a certain stop. The APP will help gather data and help be
the eyes and ears of what citizens are experiencing and will create
detailed historical records.
Staff Statements
Tokens
Steve Tomasik
Mike Norton
Steve gave an update on the purchase of new tokens to solve the issue
of multiple different tokens in circulation. The goal is to phase out the
old tokens and eventually have one universal size.
Mike said he would like a durable, reloadable card that would be
electronic versus using a token.
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Date: 12/18/19
Location: City Hall, Room 406 3
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Topic Facilitator Discussion Actions
Farmers Market
Steve Tomasik
Deb Allison-
Aasby
Effective January 4th, a stop will be added on Famer’s Market
Saturdays to Route 8 by South Park & Main to provide transportation
to the Market. Jim Collins stated Saturdays are a little slower so it was
feasible to implement this on a trial basis.
Deb asked how this will be communicated to the public. Steve said
via flyers on the buses and at the bus stops. She also suggested a Press
Release to get the word out. Steve will take ownership of that
request.
TAB Alternate
Member Mike Norton
Mike Norton asked for an update on an alternate board member.
Jim Collins replied that the mayor appoints board members and
hasn’t indicated anyone expressing interest. He said if Mike knows of
someone interested in the position, instruct them to apply through
the website or contact the city manager’s office.
Meeting Schedules Mike Norton
Mike requested that this Board give a better meeting notice for
planning purposes. Jim Collins stated it is always the 3rd Wednesday
of each month unless there is not enough content, at which time he
may cancel. Mike said it would be helpful to get the Agenda sooner,
but Jim stated it would be difficult to distribute earlier than 10-days
as he often gets last minute topic additions.
Adjournment Evelyn
Meuret
The meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.
Next meeting: January 15, 2020
1st: Lynnsey
Erickson
2nd: Mike Norton