190820 Transit MIN The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee
August 20, 2019
10:00 a.m.
Suite 203, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
MINUTES
Present:
Cindy Allen, David Brown, Sherry Hamilton, Pete Luciani, Lynn Temoin, Carolijn
Verbakel and John Verbakel.
Regrets:
Kathryn Leatherland
Also Present:
Kevin De Leebeeck, Director of Operations
Amelia Jaggard, Legislative Services Coordinator
Alex Piggott, Transit Coordinator
Regrets:
David Calder, Chief Administrative Officer
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by: Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Lynn Temoin
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee
meeting of August 20, 2019, be adopted.
Carried.
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by: Carolijn Verbakel
Seconded by: Pete Luciani
THAT the minutes of the Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee dated July 16,
2019, be approved.
Carried.
5. Presentations/Deputations
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None.
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. T:GO Transit
6.1.1. Draft Transit Survey
Staff reviewed transit surveys from other municipalities.
It was suggested to put an emphasis on “public transit” as many people do
not realize TGO is a public transit system.
It was suggested to include a question which asks transit users if there are
any other locations they want included as stops on the route.
Staff to send online survey to committee members for trial.
It was suggested to publish the survey in the fall after implementing the
communications and marketing plan.
The survey will be available online and in print. Physical copies will be made
available on the TGO bus and in municipal offices.
It was suggested to include a question which asks transit users if they would
utilize evening bus service and Saturday bus service.
The BTS Network proposed in 2018 to offer Saturday bus service starting
the last Saturday in November through to the end of December to promote
shopping local. This will be offered again in 2019.
Staff noted that advertising opportunities to offset operating costs will be
explored in the future.
6.1.2. Draft Communications & Marketing Plan
Staff noted that the Tillsonburg Newspaper will be utilized for advertising
through the Towns weekly information page.
Staff are exploring opportunities for shared promotion with neighbouring
municipalities when promotions begin for the Inter-Community Routes. This
promotion cannot begin until after October 21st or the upcoming Federal
Election
It was suggested to explore advertising in SNAPD for the Inter-Community
Routes.
Staff have delivered TGO posters and brochures to numerous locations
within the community including the Tillsonburg and District Multi-Service
Centre, Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, Tillsonburg Public Library etc.
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Staff will be presenting the TGO information at local institutions.
Staff will distribute TGO brochures to local schools once classes resume in
September.
Retail locations have begun selling TGO tickets.
Motion:
Moved by: John Verbakel
Seconded by: Cindy Allen
THAT the committee endorse the communications and marketing plan as
presented.
Carried.
6.1.3. Report OPS 19-35 TGO Fare Structure & Launch Update
Staff to add information regarding income tax deductions for public transit
passes on the website under frequently asked questions.
6.1.4. Action Item Summary
Staff to provide TGO promotional passes to the Special Olympics
representative Pat Benoit for distribution.
6.1.5. Style of bus
Discussed under item 6.2.1.
6.2. Inter-Community Transit
6.2.1. Draft Routes & Schedule
The consultant (IBI Group) is currently reviewing the routes and schedule to
ensure they are economical and logical.
It was suggested to explore opportunities for integration with other transit
systems and ensure that layover times in other communities are appropriate
for appointments, etc.
Staff noted that the style of the bus used will have to be in accordance with
the inter-community transit agreement. The style of bus must meet AODA
requirements.
According to regulation if a bus is not equipped with an announcement
system or a pull lever system, the bus driver is required to make a verbal
announcement of what the next stop is on the route.
Item to be brought forward on the next Agenda.
7. Correspondence
8. Other Business
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9. Next Meeting
Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Corporate Office in Suite 203,
200 Broadway, Tillsonburg, ON.
10. Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by: Cindy Allen
Seconded by: Pete Luciani
THAT the August 20, 2019 Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 11:28 a.m.
Carried.