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PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 26th, 2016
Boone/Bancroft Conference Room
1:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m.
Committee Member(s) - Present
Mrs. Ann Bax
Mr. William Case
Mr. Terry Donner
Mr. Wayne Lee
Mr. Frank Underwood
Mr. Royal Spiedel
Committee Member(s) - Absent
Dr. William (Bill) Marshall
Council Liaison:
Mr. Larry Henry - Absent
Staff:
Mr. Mark Mehmert
Mr. Gerry Stegeman
Ms. Glenna Vernon
Guest(s):
Ms. Madeleine Leroux, News Tribune, Sue Gibson
Introductions:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Ann Bax at 1:30 p.m. All attendees were welcomed and
self -introductions were requested.
Limits of and Approval of Agenda:
Chair Ann Bax requested change(s) to agenda, prior to approval. The removal of
4. Transit Administration Report (a.) Presentation/Information: Central Maintenance Overhead
Door Replacement and addition of Election/Limit Discussion.
Mr. Bill Case moved to accept this request and approve the agenda, which was seconded by Mr.
Wayne Lee. The motion carried.
Approval of Minutes:
Mr. Frank Underwood moved to approve the minutes dated, October 27, 2015. His motion was
seconded by Mr. Royal Spiedel. The motion carried.
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Transit Administration Report (Transit Director Mark Mehmert)
1) Presentation/Recommendation: Summer Student Pass Promotion:
JEFFTRAN administration has worked to create a summer student pass, available May 1St,
2016 and tentatively expiring on August 19, 2016. This pass is expected to be issued by
JEFFTRAN to students ages 6-17 years. All passes must be purchased at 820 East Miller
Street. This promotion will be cross -promoted with Parks & Recreation Department and is
part of their program guide (Spring/Summer).
JEFFTRAN administrators plan to approach school(s), place flyers in the area, contact the
News Tribune/KRCG and use social media to raise awareness of the pass. JEFFTRAN is
proposing a fee of $20.00 for the Student Summer Pass. While the pass will not be a
tremendous revenue generator, it will provide an affordable and convenient transportation
option for students to use throughout the summer.
Mr. Wayne Lee requested JEFFTRAN administration move forward with the summer pass
and moved to approve the proposal. His motion was seconded by Mr. Terry Donner. The
motion passed unanimously.
2) Presentation/Recommendation: Proposed Technology Improvements:
Mr. Mehmert offered a presentation outlining a proposal for potential uses for Section 5339
funds. Since JEFFTRAN has recently received 5310 dollars for the replacement of
Handiwheels buses, 5339 dollars could potentially be repurposed for other long -needed
purchases. 5339 funds are Federal funds which must be matched at an 80/20 ratio (80%
Federal/20% local.) Local funds would come from transit's share of the city's Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) sales tax.
Mr. Mehmert explained that Automatic Passenger Counter (APC) technology would assist
JEFFTRAN in making data -driven decisions regarding future route adjustments. Passengers
are counted as they board and alight, and the system is connected to GPS. In this way,
passengers can be counted as specific locations.
Upgrades to JEFFTRAN's Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) equipment would allow a much
more user-friendly experience to riders and offer exponentially increased simplicity as well
as the long -needed ability to easily make trip plans.
Acquiring Automatic Vehicle Annunciation (AVA) capability on the buses will avoid the
potential for fines and make announcements much more clear. This technology would be
very useful to sight/hearing-impaired riders. It would also benefit Limited English
Proficiency (LEP) clients.
Mr. Mehmert explained that if approved by the TAC and Public Works Committee, a Request
for Proposals (RFP) would be drafted and sealed bids for the equipment and services
sought.
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Mr. Terry Donner moved to recommend the Proposed Technology Improvement(s) be
forwarded to Public Works and Planning with a recommendation for approval. Mr. Bill Case
seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
3) Potential discussion items
No Smoking Request:
Until further information is gathered for the committee member(s), no action will be taken
in regards to smoking/no smoking in city bus shelter(s). Administration will compile fact
finding(s)/information and present at an upcoming meeting.
Multi-Purpose/Wellness Center Transit Plans:
Multi-Purchase/Wellness Center is located on Lincoln Campus, close to JCPS.
Administration reported two transit bus shelter/stops are currently in the plans at this
time. This project is in the first phase of ground-breaking/construction. Public
Works/Transit will continue to closely monitor and provide any information or updates to
the committee as available.
4) Election / Terms
The length of term of each committee member was reviewed by the committee as a whole.
Mr. Royal Spiedel nominated Ms. Ann Bax and Mr. Bill Case as Chair and Vice -Chair,
respectively. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wayne Lee. The motion passed unanimously.
Public Comments:
Ms. Sue Gibson requested JEFFTRAN Administration evaluate the signage on bus route(s) especially
in the areas of West Truman / Industrial. Drive. Operations Supervisor Gerry Stegeman will
investigate the concern(s).
Potential Adoption: Public Transit Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule & Inclement
Weather Policy
Mr. Terry Donner moved to accept the proposed FY2016 Calendar including the Inclement Weather
Policy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Frank Underwood. The motion passed unanimously.
Adjourn
Mr. Bill Case moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wayne Lee. The
motion passed unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.