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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee
July 13, 2021
10:00 a.m.
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present:
Cindy Allen, Stephanie Ellens-Clark, Sherry Hamilton, Rick Martin and Councillor
Luciani
Absent with Regrets:
Kathryn Leatherland and Lynn Temoin
Also Present:
Ashley Taylor, Transit Coordinator
Carlos Reyes, Director of Operations and Development
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Rick Martin
Seconded by: Cindy Allen
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee
meeting of July 13, 2021, with the addition of an item to discuss a new bus system
connecting London to Toronto, be approved.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No disclosure of pecuniary interest were declared.
5. General Business and Reports
5.1. In Town Transit Update
Staff provided an overview of the below items.
5.1.1. Statistics
5.1.2. Current challenges and possible solutions
There was discussion regarding installation of cement pads to improve bus
stop accessibility. Cement pads would be proposed as part of the sidewalk
connectivity program.
Staff noted that the pamphlets have only been updated electronically at this
time. Pamphlets will be printed after preferred routes have been established.
5.1.3. Proposed new routes
Staff noted that drivers do not want to stop on Highway 19 for safety
reasons.
It was suggested to establish bus stops near Town trails.
There was discussion regarding proposed new routes and creating access
to the Sobeys parking lot.
5.2. Inter-community Transit Update
Staff provided an overview of the below items.
5.2.1. Funding Extension
Inter-Community Transit Funding extended for two years into 2025.
5.2.2. Statistics
There was discussion about promotion of route 3 to Port Burwell to
encourage ridership during the summer months. It was suggested to reach
out to the Tillsonburg BIA.
5.3. Advertising/Town Mall Signage
Staff provided an overview of proposed signage.
There was discussion regarding advertising on the bus.
Chair Hamilton to circulate suggestions on sign companies to staff.
5.4. Vendor Update
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Staff provided an update.
It was suggested to promote transit at the London Hospital.
5.5. Brochure and Ticket Inventory
Staff provided an update.
6. New Business
6.1. New bus system connecting London to Toronto
Member Allen shared information on the new Megabus route connecting London
to Toronto starting on July 15, 2021.
It was suggested to reach out to this company regarding connectivity with the
inter-community transit system.
7. Next Meeting
August 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
8. Adjournment
Resolution #2
Moved by: Pete Luciani
Seconded by: Rick Martin
THAT the July 13, 2021 Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Carried