191015 Transit MIN The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee
October 15, 2019
10:00 a.m.
Suite 203, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
MINUTES
Present:
Sherry Hamilton, Kathryn Leatherland, Councillor Luciani (Arrived at 10:08 a.m.), Lynn
Temoin, John Verbakel, and Mayor Stephen Molnar.
Regrets:
Cindy Allen, David Brown, Carolijn Verbakel.
Also Present:
Kevin De Leebeeck, Director of Operations (Arrived at 10:37 a.m.)
Amelia Jaggard, Legislative Services Coordinator
Alex Piggott, Transit Coordinator
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:04 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by: Lynn Temoin
Seconded by: Kathryn Leatherland
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee
meeting of October 15, 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: Lynn Temoin
Seconded by: John Verbakel
THAT the minutes of the Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee dated September
17, 2019, be approved.
Carried.
5. Presentations/Deputations
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6. General Business & Reports
6.1. T:GO Transit
6.1.1. Action Item Summary
Feedback was provided on the draft questionnaire which was sent to the
committee to trial via Survey Monkey. It was suggested that there should be
an option to input more than one payment type (i.e. cash and bus passes).
Councillor Luciani arrived at 10:08 a.m.
Staff to send out PDF version of the questionnaire for the Committee’s
review.
Staff noted that the finalized questionnaire will be made available on the
Town website and social media pages, as well as promoted at ticket vendor
locations.
It was suggested to make paper copies of the questionnaire available on the
T:GO bus.
6.1.2. Fixed Route Service Comments
6.1.3. Ridership Stats
Ridership is starting to increase.
Staff noted that information regarding alternative modes of transportation in
Town has been posted on the Town website and made available on the
T:GO pamphlet.
Staff continue to offer presentations to local institutions to educate residents
on the new system.
6.1.4. Christmas Saturday Bus
Staff are soliciting sponsors through the Tillsonburg BIA until November 1,
2019, to support the Saturday T:GO bus service on November 30,
December 7, 14, and 21, 2019.
The Tillsonburg BIA has provided a sponsorship to cover the cost of
extending the T:GO bus service on the evening of the BIA’s “Lighting of
Lights” event in December.
It was suggested that the T:GO bus should enter the Santa Clause Parade
on November 16, 2019.
6.1.5. Communications and Marketing update
Rogers TV has interviewed staff regarding T:GO. Staff will be interviewed
again once there is more information available on the inter-community
transit system.
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Kevin De Leebeeck arrived at 10:37 a.m.
6.1.6. Bus Stop Winter Maintenance
Staff noted that winter maintenance is completed in accordance with a
hierarchy of importance starting with roads, sidewalks and then bus stops. If
a bus stop has not been cleared adequately, the bus driver should utilize an
adjacent cleared walkway when possible.
6.2. Inter-Community Transit
6.2.1. RFP Transit Operations
The RFP closed on October 11, 2019. Staff will review the proposals and
provide a recommendation to Council on Monday, October 28, 2019.
7. Correspondence
8. Other Business
9. Next Meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Corporate Office in Suite 203,
200 Broadway, Tillsonburg, ON.
10. Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by: Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Lynn Temoin
THAT the October 15, 2019 Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Carried.