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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee
March 15, 2022
10:00 a.m.
Hybrid Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Cindy Allen, Sherry Hamilton, Rick Martin, Kathryn Leatherhead (departed at
10:27a.m.) and Councillor Luciani
Absent with Regrets: Lynn Temoin
Also Present:
Ashley Taylor, Transit Coordinator
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Cindy Allen
Seconded by: Pete Luciani
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee
meeting of March 15 2022, 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
Staff provided an overview of the In-Town Statistics. The In-Town bus had
818 riders in January 2022 and 810 riders in February 2022.
5.1.2. New Bus Route
The new In-Town bus brochure and map sign were shown, as well as the
advertising plan for the new bus route. It was suggested to use the sides of
the bus to promote the new route. It was also suggested to reach out to the
Physiotherapy clinic on North St and Hayhoe homes welcome centre.
5.2. Inter-community Transit Update
5.2.1. Statistics
Staff provided an overview of the Inter-Community Statistics. There was
discussion about the December ridership numbers and if additional stops
are needed along the route.
5.3. Advertising on Vehicles
Staff presented the advertising package to be send to potential advertisers. It
was suggested to reach out to businesses in the industrial area of town to inform
them of the advertising opportunities.
5.4. Rural Transit Solutions Fund
Staff provided an update on the Rural Transit Solutions fund. Potential
vandalism and revenue from bus shelter advertisements were discussed.
6. Next Meeting
May 17th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
7. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Cindy Allen
Seconded by: Rick Martin
THAT the March 15th, 2022 Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 10:41 a.m.
Carried