HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Committee Staff Report 07.09.2024
Old Business
New Business
1. Approve GO Transit’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal
The Federal Transit Administration requires all federally funded transit agencies to establish an
anticipated amount of DBE participation on DOT-Assisted Projects. This is an annual goal that is
set and reviewed every 3 years. Please see the attached document on the setting of the 2025-2027
goal and published public notice. We did not receive any public feedback on this after the 45 day
requirement. Historically, GO Transit’s Goal has been 1-2% as DBEs are very hard to find in this
market. GO Transit currently has one on-going contract with a DBE. This contract is for social media
management, communication and marketing assistance. GO Transit is proposing a goal of 2% for
2025-2027. We are seeking concurrence with this goal.
I recommend approval.
2. Rectangular Rapidly Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at 9th Avenue and Graceland Street – We
have received a few requests every year for RRFBs/flashers at this crossing. The crossing is popular
for residents due to the proximity of businesses on the south side of the road (A&W and convenience
store etc.). The configuration of 9th Avenue is 4 lanes of traffic. The City and Council allocates
$50,000 a year for bike and pedestrian improvements which we have not used yet for this year. I
believe this project would be a good use of those funds to improve the safety of this intersection.
We installed RRFBs on Witzel last year and they have proven to be very popular. There is no
ordinance associated with this item however; I am asking for the committee’s support.
I recommend approval.
3. Truck Route Study Presentation
The city’s Business Improvement District (BID) requested that the city’s truck routes be modified to
eliminate central Main Street as a truck route. The city agreed to evaluate the current truck routes
and alternatives. The city hired KL Engineering to analyze the city’s truck routes as well as
connecting highways through the central city area. KL will present their study along with
alternatives. We are looking for a recommendation from the board to be forwarded to the City
Council. KL will present this topic to the City Council at the July 25th meeting.
Transportation Committee
Staff Report
July 9, 2024
Staff Statements
❖ Ridership Update
❖ Transit Development Plan Implementation Update
❖ WisGO Electronic Card Reader System Update
❖ Parking Analysis to be discussed at August Meeting (see attached memo)