Minutes_Transit Advisory Board 09.14.23Copyrighted
May 6, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of February 27, 2024; City Council
Proceedings of April 8, 9, 15, and 22, 2024; Amended City Council
Proceedings of April 4 and 15, 2024; Civil Service Commission of April
10, 2024; Community Development Advisory Commission of March 20,
2024; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of December 5,
2023; Historic Preservation Commission of March 21, 2024; Housing
Appeals and Mediation Board of September 19, 2023; Library Board of
Trustees of December 21, 2023; Library Board of Trustees Update of
March 28 and April 25, 2024; Parks and Recreation Commission of
March 12, 2024; Transit Advisory Board of September 14, 2023; Zoning
Advisory Commission of April 3, 2024; Zoning Board of Adjustment of
March 28 and April 25, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of March 18, 25, 26, 27, and 28, and April 1, 2, 4, 8, and 9,
2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of April 8, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of April 9, 2024
Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of April 15, 2024
Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of April 22, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Amended City Council Proceedings of April 4, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Amended City Council Proceedings of April 15, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication March 18, 2024
Proof of Publication -March 25, 2024 Meeting 1
Proof of Publication -March 25, 2024 Meeting 2
Proof of Publication March 26, 2024
Proof of Publication March 27, 2024
Proof of Publication March 28, 2024
Proof of Publication_ April 1, 2024
Proof of Publication_ April 2, 2024
Proof of Publication_ April 4, 2024
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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Transit Advisory Board Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes —March 2024
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes —April 2024
Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Update —March 28, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Update —April 25, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication —April 8, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication —April 9, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
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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
® Garrett Heidenreich
Others Present
® Ryan Knuckey
Director of Transportation Services
❑ Russell Stecklein
Operations Supervisor
® Matt Esser
® Greg Orwoll
® Jodi Johnson
Operations Supervisor
® Joseph Lueck
Transportation Analyst
1. Call to Order
The Dubuque Transit Advisory Board (TAB) meeting was called to order at 4:34 pm.
2. Review/approve the agenda for the Thursday, September 14, 2023, Dubuque Transit Advisory Board
meeting
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 Thursday, December 8, 2022, Dubuque Transit Advisory Board
meeting
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 by 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
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 -Floor 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 Report
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. Adjournment
Motion by Orwoll to adjourn, second by Esser. The meeting adjourned at 5:34pm.
Respectfully submitted,
These minutes passed, approved, and adopted on this 14th day of September 2023.
Robert Daughters, Chair
Dubuque Transit Advisory Board