PTAC Minutes 05/20/2014 Public Transit Ad Hoc
Advisory Committee
Minutes
May 20 , 2014
May 20, 2014
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PUBLIC TRANSIT AD HOC
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, May 20, 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
Richard Duggan
W. James Klug, III (Excused)
Nancy Lascheid (Excused)
Morton Rosenberg
Arthur Doberstein
Harold Weeks (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Michelle Arnold, Director, ATM
Trinity Scott, Public Transit Manager
Spencer Smith, Mobility Manager
Brandy Otero, Associate Project Manager
James Means, Keolis Transit America, Inc.
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1. Call to Order
Chairman Harrell called the meeting to order at 3:10PM.
2. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
3. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Scott reported Item 5.a would be for information purposes will be considered for action at the
next meeting.
Mr. Dugan moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Rosenberg. Carried unanimously 5—0.
4. Approval of Minutes from March 20,2014 Meeting
Mr. Doberstein reported the minutes were not included in the meeting packet
The Committee determined to continue the item.
Mr. Vogel arrived at 3:20pm
5. Committee Action
a. Endorsement of the Minor Update of the Transit Development Plan
Ms. Otero presented the Executive Summary"Endorsement of the Transit Development Plan
(TDP)Annual Update" for information purposes. She provided the Slideshow "Collier Area
Transit (CAT) Transit Development Plan 2014 Annual Progress Report"and noted:
• The update is a required to obtain FDOT Grants, assist in long term strategic planning,
identifying and prioritizing proposed projects, determine cost estimates for capital
improvements and operational changes, etc.
• The Plan outlines the past years activities such as improvements in service, capital
facilities and operational efficiency.
• Any new recommendations as necessary are incorporated into the update.
• A draft of the plan is out for public comment and Staff will be requesting a Committee
recommendation on forwarding the Plan to the BCC at a future meeting.
b. Endorsement of the FTA Section 5307 & 5339 Program of Project
Ms. Scott presented the Executive Summary "Endorsement of the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) Section 5307& 5339 Program of Project"for consideration. She noted the grants
applications include requests for funding for security enhancements, operating expenses, capital
improvements, rolling stock replacement preventative maintenance, etc. The locality is required
to provide matching funds at a level of 50 percent for any operating funds received.
Mr. Vogel moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the Program of
Projects for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)Section 5307 an d5339 Grant
Application submittals. Second by Mr. Rosenberg. Carried unanimously 6—0.
6. Reports and Presentations
a. PTAC Extension (Update on BCC Action on May 13, 2014)
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Ms. Scott presented the Executive Summary "PTAC Extension Outcome" for information
purposes. She reported the Board of County Commissioners extended the term of the Committee
for one year and all members were re-appointed to the Committee.
b. Final System & Individual Maps
Mr. Smith presented the Executive Summary "Final Time Point and Schedule Redesign"for
information purposes. Ne noted:
• The new maps included an overall system map and individual maps and are designed to
provide a more user friendly experience for those utilizing the service.
• The overall system map allows space for future advertising if the County so desires.
• The individual routes have been renumbered including a different series for"express
routes."
• The maps incorporated a QR(Quick Response) code which may be scanned by a smart
phone and allow user to access the associated CAT web site without typing in a URL.
• The new route numbering system will initiate on June 1, 2014 and Staff is undertaking a
public outreach program to notify the users of the changes including advertising in local
media, placement of information at the Transit stations and on buses, etc.
c. 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan
Ms. Scott presented the Executive Summary"2040 Long Range Transportation Plan" for
information purposes. She provided a Slideshow and noted:
• The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is a federally designated transportation
agency that assists in developing transportation plans, (i.e. the Long Range Transportation
Plan and others) for all modes of transportation in relation to the overall plan or
community development.
• They area also responsible for prioritizing state and federal capital improvements within
their jurisdiction.
• The Executive Board is comprised of the Board of County Commission members, 2
representatives from the City of Naples, 1 representative from the City of Marco Island and
1 representative from Everglade City.
• There are several Subcommittees associated with the Executive Board including the
Citizens Advisory Committee, Pathway Advisory Committee, Technical Advisory
Committee, etc.
• She reported of the 7 categories prioritized to be addressed by the organization, "Transit"
was ranked the lowest.
The Committee expressed concern on the ranking and during Staff/Committee member discussion
the following was noted:
• The Committee should become more aware of the planning process by signing up for MPO
e-news.
• Committee Members could make other parties aware of the organization and the issues
they address and encourage them to get involved.
• Members may contact elected officials to help educate them on the benefits of transit such
as positive impacts on the areas economy, improved roadway safety (due to reducing
traffic by converting unsafe drivers and users of unsafe vehicles to transit riders), etc.
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7. Member Comments
Mr. Doberstein requested an update on the Bus Shelter Designs.
Ms. Scott reported the item will be on the next meeting agenda.
Chairman Harrell notified all members of the Committee on the danger of inadvertently creating a
Sunshine Law violation by generating emails to other Committee members. This includes refraining
from utilizing the "reply all" function to any Staff emails sent to members regarding Committee
business.
8. Public Comments
None
9. Next Meeting Date
June 17, 2014
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by
order of the chair at 4:40P.M.
Public Transit Ad Ho,d Advisory Committee
Y'Gn D. Harrell,Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on lQ\\-1 \1-k as presented X or
as amended
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