HomeMy WebLinkAboutTRANST ADVISORY BD MINUTES DEC_18_2013TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES DECEMBER 18, 2013
4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Diane Hoffman, Diane Lowe and Mike Norton MEMBERS ABSENT: Kyle Clark, Mary Louise Lewis, Troy Monday and Jeff Olmstead
OTHERS PRESENT: Christopher Strong, Transportation Director Jennifer Weigand, Recording Secretary
Mike Norton called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Hoffman moved to accept the November 20, 2013 minutes. Mrs. Lowe seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2014 PROGRAM OF PROJECTS.
The public hearing opened at 4:04 p.m. No comments were received.
Mrs. Hoffman moved to close the public hearing. Mrs. Lowe seconded the motion. Public hearing closed at 4:05 p.m. STAFF STATEMENTS 2. UPDATE ON ACCESS TO FAIR ACRES SHOPPING CENTER. Mr. Strong provided the Board with a brief update. He noted that Pick N Save is
resistant to moving the shelter on Jackson Street, and instead preferred to have Route 2
go into the parking lot from westbound Murdock Avenue. This was referred to as Option C in the November meeting. Mr. Strong identified the following concerns with this
option: driveway geometrics off of Murdock Avenue would be tight for the buses, turning
within the parking lot, and suitable locations for an accessible stop. He noted that these concerns have been shared with Pick N Save. He asked Pick N Save to identify a
preferred location for a stop within the parking lot, after which we would analyze it to see whether it would be feasible.
3. NEW SHELTERS. Mr. Strong informed members of the recent placement of bus shelters. He noted the
staff is starting to look at other locations for 2014. Mr. Norton suggested the placement of a shelter at Mallard Avenue and Grove Street
and at the Outlet Mall.
TAB MINUTES 2 DECEMBER 18, 2013
Mr. Strong said the staff is looking at possibly reconfiguring some routes and this would be taken into consideration at that time.
4. STAFF CHANGE
Mr. Strong commended the Board members on their commitment and service. He has enjoyed working with everyone these past six years. He noted internal staff would continue to hold the board meetings until his replacement is hired. The next Board
meeting will be in February.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING.
• None
There being no more business to come before the Transit Advisory Board, the meeting
adjourned at 4:35 p.m.