PTAC Minutes 09/16/2014 Public Transit Ad Hoc
Advisory Committee
Minutes
September 16 , 2014
September 16, 2014
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC TRANSIT AD HOC ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, September 16, 2014
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Public Transit Ad Hoc Advisory Committee in
and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date
at 3:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", Suite 501,
Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members
present:
Chairman: Glen D. Harrell
Vice Chairman: Dylan Michael Vogel
John DiMarco, II (Excused)
Richard Duggan (Excused)
W. James Klug, III
Morton Rosenberg
Arthur Doberstein
Harold Weeks (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Michelle Arnold, Director, Public Transit and Neighborhood
Enhancement
Trinity Scott, Public Transit Manager
Yousi Cardeso, Operations Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
Chairman Harrell called the meeting to order at 3:04PM.
2. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
Ward Kennedy, Transportation Planner, Metropolitan Organization Planner was in
attendance.
3. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Rosenberg moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Vogel. Carried
unanimously 6—0.
4. Approval of Minutes from August 26,2014 Meeting
Mr. Vogel moved to approve the minutes of the August 26, 2014 Public Transit Ad Hoc
Advisory Committee meeting as presented. Second by Mr. Rosenberg. Carried
unanimously 6—0.
5. Committee Action
a. Approval of Meeting Calendar through June 2015
Ms. Scott presented the 2014 PTAC Meeting Schedule for consideration and reported the
proposed calendar needs to revised to reflect the November 18 and December 16, 2014
meeting dates.
The Committee continued the item to the next meeting.
6. Reports and Presentations
a. Paratransit Overview
Ms. Scott presented the PowerPoint "Public Transit Rider's Education Program" for
information purposes highlighting:
a. The system provides door to door transportation service to qualifying residents.
b. There are 2 programs served by the system, the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and Transportation Disadvantaged (TD).
c. The system operates Monday through Sunday and does not operate on New Years
Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
d. ADA eligibility requirements include those individuals whose physical or mental
impairment prevent use of the CAT fixed route bus system.
e. The TD eligibility requirements include those individuals unable to transport
themselves or purchase transportation because of a mental or physical disability,
income status or age.
f. The system has pre determined service area zones which provide for a 1 or 2 hour
maximum trip window for pick up and delivery depending on the customers
prescribed destination.
g. Individuals must seek formal approval before they may utilize the system.
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h. There are ridership criteria which must be adhered to (timely payment, courteous
behavior, pre scheduled ride cancellation policies, etc.) or, after due process the
individual may be removed from the eligibility list.
The following was noted under Committee Member discussion:
Paratransit Services
• As the system grows, a "Trip Prioritization Process" may need to be instituted to
meet the increasing demands user place on the system.
• Staff is seeking means to improve the experience through technology applications
such as online scheduling, cancellations and payment services, public GPS
applications for vehicle locations, etc.
• One goal of Staff is to assist the user (through education or other means) in
transitioning from the para-transit system to the fixed route system, if feasible.
General Services
• Although the system's holiday schedule is consistent with other service providers
of similar type, Staff test markets demand for holidays as many venues (retail
stores, beaches, etc.) are open for business on these days and relies on a
workforce and/or visitors for a successful operation.
• The fleet(including fixed route buses) is mainly powered by diesel fuel as the 2
hybrid buses are not cost effective given the regions warm climate (the gasoline
powered engine has to "kick in" in order to meet the demand for air conditioning).
b. Transit Development Plan Major Update
Ms. Scott reported the Committee held their 1st meeting on September 10, 2014. Staff
is awaiting the results of the ridership survey and the data will be submitted to the
Public Transit Ad Hoc Advisory Committee for review.
7. Member Comments
None
8. Public Comments
Ward Kennedy introduced himself as the Metropolitan Planning Organization's Planner.
Staff reported on the following:
Stuff the Bus
The "Stuff the Bus"promotion, an event to gather food for donation was successful and staff
is awaiting the final analysis on the quantity of food donated to area groups.
Staff changes
Spencer Smith has left the Department and Staff will be evaluating the position to determine
the most prudent means to address the vacancy.
James Means has resigned from Keolis and been replaced by Patricia Mumford.
9. Next Meeting Date
November 18,2014
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There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned
by order of the chair at 4:34P.M.
Public Transit Ad Ho - i viso Commit ee
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G V a ell, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on ( iaoll5 as
presented V or as amended
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