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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransit Advisory Mtg Minutes Feb 18 2015 Please contact the Transit Advisory Board at TAB@ci.oshkosh.wi.us with any questions or concerns. TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES February 18, 2015 PRESENT: Diane Hoffman, Evelyn Meuret, Caroline Panske, Troy Monday, Mike Norton, ABSENT: Lee Williams, Diane Lowe STAFF PRESENT: Jim Collins, Transportation Director David Vickman, Operations Manager Chairperson Caroline Panske called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. Ms. Hoffman moved to accept the January 21, 2015 minutes. Mr. Monday seconded the motion. (Motion carried 5-0) NEW BUSINESS 1. ROUTE 8 PROPOSED ROUTE CHANGE Mr. Collins explained that the developer developing the Rivers 1, 1.5, 2 and another mixed use development inquired to see if it was possible to take a transit route down Marion Rd. He explained that staff evaluated the options and got driver input. It was decided that r oute 8 was the best option and there would be no negative impact to taking route 8 down Marion Rd. instead of Pearl Ave. Mr. Burich from planning showed the group photos of the area and explained the developments. Rivers I has 60 senior living units. Anthem is being built now with 80 market rate units. The Rivers 1.5 was just approved for tax credits and it is a 40 unit senior living facility. There is also a 40 unit mixed unit development planned for the corner of Jackson and Marion Rd. Ms. Mueret sa id that her mother lives in this area and thought this was a great idea. She has seen a lot of seniors that live in that area on the bus. Mr. Vickman and Mr. Collins said the change would be made in 3-4 weeks. Ms. Mueret moved to accept this item. Ms. Hoffman seconded the motion. (Motion carried 5-0) 2. DISCUSSION/COMMENTS ON GO TRANSIT’S BUS RIDER POLICY Mr. Collins explained that GO Transit does have a rider policy. It was updated in January 2015 to include the prohibition of e-cigarettes. Mr. Norton inquired about how much the rules were enforced. Mr. Collins explained that the drivers’ priority is the safe and efficient operation of the vehicles. However; they do the best they can to enforce the policies as well. Mr. Norton said his main concern was with luggage being stored on seats preventing others from using them especially during busy times. Mr. Vickman said that occasionally items are highlighted if there are continual issues and this may be an item that needs to be highlighted. STAFF STATEMENTS Mr. Collins explained Go Transit’s cleaning schedule for the transit center. He also said that staff would like to put an item in next year’s CIP for rehabilitating the transit center. He explained his dream of a mixed use development with the transit center, an office area to sell passes and public restrooms. He has planted this seed with the DOT but the funding picture is bleak. Mr. Vickman explained that the new camera system was being installed this week at the transit center. TAB MINUTES 2 February 2015 Please contact the Transit Advisory Board at TAB@ci.oshkosh.wi.us with any questions or concerns. AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Norton inquired about a tour of the transit garage and offices for the board. Mr. Vickman said that he was planning something like this for the Greater Winnebago Advocacy Coalition on Mobility and would do the same for the Board. . ADJOURNMENT There being no more items to come before the Transit Advisory Board and upon being duly moved and seconded (Norton, Panske), the meeting adjourned at 4:54 p.m.