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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTAB Meeting Minutes 2 17 16Committee Name: Transit Advisory Board Date: 2/17/16 Location: City Hall 1 Attendees: Absent: Jim Collins, Transportation Director Mike Norton Evelyn Meuret David Vickman, Transit Coordinator Stefanie Steinfort Diane Lowe Caroline Panske, Chairman Mark Ziemer, Senior Center Troy Monday, Vice-Chairman Topic Facilitator Discussion Actions Meeting Started Caroline Panske Caroline Panske called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m. None Meeting Minutes Caroline Panske Acceptance of November 18, 2015 TRAB meeting minutes. 1st: Mike Norton 2nd: Troy Monday Carried: 5-0 Presentation on ADA requirements and paratransit programs David Vickman David Vickman gave a presentation on this topic and there was discussion. Mark Ziemer, senior services manager at the Senior Center, complimented GO Transit on their paratransit programs which provide service above and beyond requirements and what other communities in the state provide. He said this is especially impressive in today's environment of less funding. None Committee Name: Transit Advisory Board Date: 2/17/16 Location: City Hall 2 Topic Facilitated by: Discussion Actions New paratransit vendor update Jim Collins Jim Collins explained that Running Inc. is the new paratransit vendor that transports passengers in wheelchairs. He said he has received positive feedback regarding the vehicles and the service provided. David Vickman said Running Inc. set up a new profile for each rider which caused some delays. He said Running Inc. is purchasing a new phone system which will help minimize delays in getting through on the telephone. None Rural Program Update Dave Vickman Dave Vickman explained the rural program is funded with grant money and county funds which leaves a balance due of $12.00 per ride. Many townships elected to pay $6.00 per ride for their residents, however not all townships participated. He went on to say Mike Norton was instrumental in advocating for this program to the county and that starting in February 2016 the county agreed to contribute the $6.00 per ride for the noncontributing townships. Next year the county is planning to pay for all townships. None Adjournment Jim Collins The meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m. The next meeting will be March 16, 2016 at City Hall.