Minutes_Transit Adviory Board 09.14.23 Copyrighted
October 2, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: City Council Proceedings of 9/18/23;Arts and Cultural Affairs
Commission Minutes of 7/25/23; Civil Service Commission minutes of
6/29/23, 7/12/23, 8/9/23, 8/28/23; Transit Advisory Board minutes of
9/14/23; Proof of Publication of City Council Proceedings of 8/18/23,
8/21/23, 8/22/23, 8/23/23, 8/24/23
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
9 18 23 Minutes Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
07.25.2023- Signed
23_06_29 Civil Service Minutes Supporting Documentation
23_07_12 Civil Service Minutes Supporting Documentation
23_08_09 Civil Service Minutes Supporting Documentation
23_08_28 Civil Service Minutes Supporting Documentation
2023-09-14 TAB Minutes Supporting Documentation
Proof Proceedings August 18 Supporting Documentation
Proof Proceedings August 21 Supporting Documentation
Proof Proceedings August 22 Supporting Documentation
Proof Proceedings August 23 Supporting Documentation
Proof Proceedings August 24 Supporting Documentation
Minutes
The Dubuque Transit Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, September 14th, 2023
4:30 pm-5:30 pm
Intermodal Conference Room
950 Elm Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Transit Advisory Board Members:
❑ Robert Daughters, Chair � Matt Esser
� Garrett Heidenreich � Greg Orwoll
Others Present
� Ryan Knuckey � Jodi Johnson
Director of Transportation Services Operations Supervisor
❑ Russell Stecklein � Joseph Lueck
Operations Supervisor TranspoNtation Analyst
1. Call to Order
The Dubuque Transit Advisory Board (TAB) meeting was called to order at 4:34 pm.
2. Review/approve the a�enda for the Thursday, September 14, 2023, Dubuque Transit Advisory Board
meetin�
An agenda item to discuss adding an Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) Reasonable Modification Policy
Statement and Complaint Procedures to the Jule's website by Jodi Johnson was added. Motion by Orwoll,
second by Heidenreich to approve agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Review/approve the minutes from the Thursdav, December 8, 2022, Dubuque Transit Advisory Board
meetin�
Motion by Heidenreich, second by Esser to approve the minutes from the December Dubuque TAB meeting.
The motion passed unanimously.
4. Adding an ADA Reasonable Modification Policy Statement and Complaint Procedures to the Jule's
website bv Jodi Johnson
Johnson presented the policy statement and complaint form to the TAB. The policy statement outlines the
Jule's commitment to ensuring no person is excluded from participation or denied the benefits of its services
on the basis of disability. The statement also explains complaints may be filed within 180 days of the alleged
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discrimination and who to file with. Motion by Orwoll, Heidenreich seconded. The motion passed
unanimously.
5. Director update on grant status and additional service to the Orange Line
Johnson announced the addition of five stops to the Orange Line. The additional stops will extend service to the
Mt. Carmel Bluffs, add a stop by Murphy Park, and add three additional stops along S. Grandview as the Orange
Line makes its way to N. Grandview instead of traveling along Locust and Dodge. The Orange Line will follow
the new route starting in October 2023.
Knuckey reported the Transit Department is finishing a few projects and will conduct a survey in the Spring of
calendar year 2024 (CY24).
Knuckey reported we are very close to electric buses. Once an electric bus has been purchased, Transit
Department will add 2-3 Low-Floar MiniBuses. Still reviewing which company to purchase from. Could be
here as soon as Spring of CY25.
Knuckey reported 3-5 of the Ford MiniBuses will be retrofitted with a new harness system. The goal is to order
any new MiniBus with this feature as a factory option.
6. Ridership Reuort
Johnson reported ridership for fiscal year 2023 (FY23) is up from FY22 and FY21.
Johnson reported ridership for Commuter Routes is doing well.No specific goals have been set yet.Will continue
to collect data and review in six months.
Knuckey reported college students are now fare free due to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding and
when compared to ridership. Going fare free with college students could increase ridership and as a result
increase funding from the FTA. Iowa City went fare free a year ago. Ridership is up for Iowa City and Dubuque
Transit Department has been in communication with Iowa City to observe progress. So far it has been going well
for them.
7. Board Comments
Orwoll requested the Transit Department notify TAB of press release of current activities before notifying the
general public.
8. Adiournment
Motion by Orwoll to adjourn, second by Esser. The meeting adjourned at 5:34pm.
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Respectfully submitted,
These minutes passed, approved, and adopted on this 14th day of September 2023.
Robert Daughters, Chair
Dubuque Transit Advisory Board
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