210305 Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee MinutesThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee Meeting
March 3, 2021
10:00 a.m.
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Cindy Allen (left at 10:53 a.m.), Sherry Hamilton, Kathryn Leatherland (left at
11:00 a.m.), Rick Martin, Lynn Temoin, Councillor Luciani
Regrets: Stephanie Ellens-Clark
Staff:
Alex Piggott, Transit Coordinator
Carlos Reyes, Director of Operations and Development
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:01 a.m.
The Committee welcomed new member Rick Martin.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by: Cindy Allen
Seconded by: Lynn Temoin
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee
meeting of March 3, 2021, be adopted.
Carried.
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Minutes of Previous Meeting
5. Presentations/Deputations
6. General Business and Reports
6.1. Staffing Update – Alex Piggott
Alex Piggott announced his departure from the Town of Tillsonburg. The
Committee thanked Alex for his work and wished him well on his future
endeavors.
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6.2. T:GO 2020 Performance Summary Report
• 2020 Christmas Bus Ridership
• Advertising (on bus)
Staff provided an overview of the report.
Staff suggested that in 2021 discussions with sponsors regarding the
Christmas Bus should begin earlier in order for advertising to begin at an
earlier date.
There was discussion regarding the utilization of the bus service by local
students.
There was discussion regarding bus drivers wearing masks. Staff noted
that current public health guidelines indicate drivers are not required to
wear masks while driving. A clear shield creates a barrier between the
driver and passengers.
There was discussion regarding the inter-community transit system.
There was discussion about promotion of route 3 for encouraging
residents to get outside.
Cindy Allen left at 10:53 a.m.
There was discussion regarding advertising on bus.
6.3. Bus stop changes
• Bus stop on Broadway Street approved
• Norfolk Mall bus stop relocation
• Outdoor signage at Town Centre Mall
Discussions are ongoing regarding the Norfolk Mall bus stop relocation;
there is no implementation date at this time. Staff will need to provide
public notice regarding the change prior to implementation.
Kathryn Leatherland left at 11:00 a.m.
There was discussion regarding the Baldwin Place stop; staff suggested if
this stop was removed then the route should be extended to the northeast
quadrant at the same time.
There was discussion regarding Stop 6 landscape issues and it is being
considered to relocate this stop.
It was asked for staff to confirm what stops are being relocated and/or
added.
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There was discussion regarding bus stops on Google maps and who
maintains the information.
There was discussion regarding installing a TGO route map at the Town
Centre Mall.
6.4. 2021 budget considerations
Budget was approved. The Town just signed the Gas Tax Funding agreement
for 2021. The Province just announced phased three of the safe restart funding
program. Staff noted that outdoor signage was not specifically identified in the
2021 operating budget.
6.5. Snow removal concerns
If staff receive feedback from service provider regarding snow removal this is
inputted to the Town’s work order management system.
There was discussion regarding regulatory standards for snow maintenance and
how complaints from the general public are managed in the Town’s work order
management system.
6.6. Funding opportunities
Discussed under item 6.4.
7. Next Meeting
May 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
8. Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by: Lynn Temoin
Seconded by: Rick Martin
THAT the March 3, 2021 Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Carried.