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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee
August 10, 2021
10:00 a.m.
Hybrid Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Cindy Allen, Stephanie Ellens-Clark, Sherry Hamilton, Kathryn Leatherhead,
Lynn Temoin, Rick Martin, Councillor Luciani and Mayor Stephen Molnar
Also Present:
Ashley Taylor, Transit Coordinator
Carlos Reyes, Director of Operations and Development
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Cindy Allen
Seconded by: Rick Martin
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee
meeting of August 10 2021, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No disclosure of pecuniary interest were declared.
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5. General Business and Reports
5.1. In Town Transit Update
5.1.1. Statistics
There was discussion about breaking down the Blue Line stats by bus stop
usage.
5.1.2. New Bus Route
There was discussion regarding accessibility at the proposed Sobeys bus
stop location. It was suggested that staff provide future planning information
near the Sobeys bus stop location for the next meeting.
It was suggested to include a stop at the library on the blue line and red line.
Staff noted that the route would need to be test driven to see if time would
allow for this.
There was concern regarding the left hand turn onto Broadway from
Glendale.
It was suggested to look into railway crossing signage on the bus.
5.1.3. Sidewalk Connectivity Project
There was discussion on access to viewing the Sidewalk Connectivity
Program.
Mayor Molnar left the meeting at 10:35 p.m.
5.2. Inter-community Transit Update
5.2.1. Statistics
There was discussion regarding Staff obtaining Employment density
information. Also discussed was servicing the Industrial area in Norfolk.
5.3. Advertising
5.3.1. Mayors Ride
Staff provided an update.
Carlos Reyes left at 10:55 a.m.
5.3.2. Town Mall Sign
It was suggested to add ‘see opposite side’ on the Town Mall Sign
5.3.3. Electricity Bill
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It was suggested to add wording on the flyer regarding the new In-Town Bus
Route.
5.3.4. Bus Signage
It was suggested to check with the Town of Tillsonburg and BIA regarding
advertisement opportunities on the bus.
5.4. Vendor/Ticket/Brochure Update
5.5. Christmas Bus
There was discussion regarding Christmas bus dates. It was suggested to reach
out to local businesses about sponsorships. There was also discussion
regarding the Christmas bus wrap and a possible Christmas logo (Turtle Santa).
6. Next Meeting
September 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
7. Adjournment
Resolution #2
Moved by: Cindy Allen
Seconded by: Rick Martin
THAT the August 10, 2021 Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
Carried