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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee
September 21, 2021
10:00 a.m.
Hybrid Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Cindy Allen, Sherry Hamilton, Kathryn Leatherhead, Lynn Temoin, Rick Martin
and Councillor Luciani
Absent with Regrets: Stephanie Ellens-Clark
Also Present:
Ashley Taylor, Transit Coordinator
Carlos Reyes, Director of Operations and Development
John Samuel, Onexbus
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:03 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 September 21 2021, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
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No disclosure of pecuniary interest were declared.
5. Presentation – Onexbus - John Samuel –Director of Operations
John Samuel provided an overview of his new bus service Onexbus.
6. General Business and Reports
6.1. In Town Transit Update
6.1.1. Statistics
Staff provided an overview of the In-Town Statistics.
6.1.2. New Bus Route
There was discussion regarding the changes to the new proposed bus
route. It was requested that a map link to the new proposed route be sent to
committee members after the meeting.
6.1.3. Sidewalk Connectivity Project
6.1.4. Sobeys Future Planning
There was discussion regarding accessibility at the proposed Sobeys bus
stop location.
6.1.5. Bus Stop Shelter Funding Application
There was discussion on how many bus shelters are necessary.
6.2. Inter-community Transit Update
6.2.1. Statistics
Staff provided an overview of the Inter-Community Statistics.
6.3. Advertising
6.3.1. Town Mall Sign
There was discussion on the mall sign placement. Outdoor mall signage
was also discussed. It was suggested that outdoor signage at the Town
Centre Mall could be in the form of a bus shelter.
6.3.2. Electricity Bill
6.3.3. Bus Signage
There was discussion regarding the location and visibility of the signage on
the bus. Advertising on the bus was also discussed.
6.4. Railway Crossings
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6.5. Ticket Update
It was suggested to offer vendors brochure holders for both size brochures.
6.6. Winter Maintenance
6.7. Christmas Bus
The hours the Christmas bus is offered was discussed, as well as the idea of a
Christmas lights tour on the bus. Advertising for the Christmas bus was also
discussed.
7. Next Meeting
November 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
8. Adjournment
Resolution #2
Moved by: Rick Martin
Seconded by: Pete Luciani
THAT the September 21, 2021 Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
Carried