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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTAB Meeting Minutes 4 20 16Committee Name: Transit Advisory Board Date: 4/17/16 Location: City Hall 1 Attendees: Absent: Jim Collins, Transportation Director Troy Monday, Vice-Chairman Lee Williams David Vickman, Transit Coordinator Mike Norton Diane Lowe Marlene Binder, Secretary Evelyn Meuret Caroline Panske, Chairman Stefanie Steinfort Topic Facilitator Discussion Actions Meeting Started Caroline Panske Caroline Panske called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. None Meeting Minutes Caroline Panske Mike Norton moved to lay over acceptance of the 2/17/16 TAB meeting minutes. 1st: Mike Norton 2nd: Troy Monday Route 4 bus stop near Piggly Wiggly Jim Collins Jim Collins explained the stop at Piggly Wiggly was upon request and that in winter riders were missed because they were obscured by snow piled up from the parking lot. He stated the property the bus stop sign is on is not public property and not owned by Piggly Wiggly. He said it is difficult to board wheel chairs at the ground level there and will be easier at curb level at the proposed location. There was discussion about the possibility of shopping carts brought near the road; however, no carts were taken to the current stop. Mike Norton inquired about a walkway to the bus stop, like Pick ‘n Save has. Mr. Collins responded the out lot is owned by a 3rd party and is currently for sale. 1st: Mike Norton 2nd: Troy Monday Carried: 5 - 0 Committee Name: Transit Advisory Board Date: 4/17/16 Location: City Hall 2 Topic Facilitated by: Discussion Actions Access to Jobs Program Update David Vickman David Vickman said Access to Jobs cards issued now have an expiration dates. He told 2 persons issued a card more than a year ago were still using the service and they were issued new cards with an expiration date. He said the cab company will be informed not to honor cards without an expiration date. None Transit Development Planning Jim Collins Jim Collins explained that approximately every 5 years a new transit development plan is developed although not required. He told East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC) is drafting an application to be submitted to the Wisconsin DOT for a planning grant to cover expenses to update the transit development plan. If the grant is approved then ECWRPC can begin work on the plan. He said stakeholders will be identified and there will be opportunities for public involvement. He explained during this process the entire system will be evaluated including fare structure, interlining, technology, underperforming routes and underserved areas. Caroline Panske asked if any of the routes are underperforming. David Vickman replied Route 9, although it serves a purpose, doesn’t perform as well as some other routes and that underperforming will need to be defined. Jim Collins said interest was expressed to service the southeast industrial park where the FVTC Spanbauer Center is located. Mike Norton suggested businesses be involved in planning so shift times work with the bus schedule. None Committee Name: Transit Advisory Board Date: 4/17/16 Location: City Hall 3 Future Agenda Items Caroline Panske Mike Norton inquired about the possibility of a rural route to Omro and Winneconne. Caroline Panske asked about bus replacement. Jim Collins explained we have ten 2003 buses and have been awarded funding for one bus last year and one bus this year. He continued funds from the Hwy. I project may be available for transit use and fit the timeline for the Surface Transportation grant so we could be awarded up to 3 additional buses. Mike Norton inquired if any of these buses would be hybrids. Dave Vickman replied that the 2010 hybrid buses were purchased with 100% stimulus green funds. He went on to say that hybrid buses are about $140,000 more than diesel buses. He explained the new diesel bus consumes much less fuel than in the past, thus it doesn’t make economic sense at this time. He continued that he is keeping an eye on the complete electric bus. None Adjournment Caroline Panske The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. The next meeting will be May 18, 2016 at City Hall. 1st: Mike Norton 2nd: Troy Monday