HomeMy WebLinkAboutTRANST ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES MAR 23 2011TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
MARCH 23, 2011
4:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Diane Hoffman, Jessica King, Diane Lowe, Mary Louise Lewis, Troy Monday and Mike Norton
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jeffrey Olmstead
OTHERS PRESENT: Christopher Strong, Transportation Director
Jennifer Weigand, Recording Secretary
Chairman Lewis called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION OF ADA CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS.
Mr. Strong explained how he provided some background on some of the requirements with respect to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He pointed out that in some areas we are
exceeding what is required.
He noted that, according to last year’s survey, most paratransit complaints seemed to be from customers who were requesting same-day service. While we do allow for same-day reservations,
this is not an ADA requirement.
Ms. Lowe said the memo was well-written and very informative.
DISCUSSION OF STATE BUDGET IMPACTS.
Mr. Strong explained the impacts and challenges of the current proposed state budget legislation on our system. He reviewed the staff memo materials, including a memo from the City
Manager to City employees, along with an analysis from the state’s Legislative Fiscal Bureau. He said the City is continuing to investigate the budget repair bill to ensure that the
system will be able to retain its Federal funding in 2012, since that comprises about one-third of the system’s budget.
Mr. Norton questioned if the system could be run by a private contractor. Mr. Strong replied that it could be a possibility.
STAFF STATEMENTS
OSHKOSH TRANSIT SYSTEM PARATRANSIT SYSTEM INFORMATION AND POLICIES.
Mr. Strong explained how his staff developed an informational guide, which is distributed to people who have just received ADA certification, as well as to care facilities. This helps
make sure the customer and contractor are on the same page.
2010-11 TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE.
Mr. Strong noted the TDP is coming along. The Steering Committee is expected to have two more meetings, with plan adoption anticipated at the second meeting. He hopes to get a draft
of most of the information to the Board for a meeting in late April. The Board would then be able to vote on adopting the plan at its meeting in May.
JANUARY 2011 RIDERSHIP STATISTICS.
Mr. Strong noted the increase in ridership compared to last year.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETING
None
There being no more business to come before the Transit Advisory Board and upon duly being made and seconded (Hoffman, King), the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.