Minutes_Transit Board of Trustees 3 11 10Summary
Transit Board of Trustees Meeting
Date: March 11, 2010
Time: 4:15 p.m.
Place: Public Works Facility Conference Room
925 Kerper Court, Dubuque, Iowa
Members Present: Thomas Croissant Jr.
Members Absent: George Enderson, Jr; Joel Lightcap; Matt Esser; Ruth Scharnau
Others Present: Jon Rodocker- Joanne Kiefer / Keyline
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This is a meeting summary, rather than minutes; since an official meeting could not be held due
to the lack of a quorum.
Rodocker reviewed the January and February Operational Reports. A point of interest, while
January is a longer month, February data reflected an increased number of riders in comparison
to January, as well as increased revenue. In the month of February there were 855 more riders
than in January, and February total revenue was greater by approximately $6,437.00.
Rodocker explained the items in the Transit budget that had been approved by the City Council.
1) The Medical Loop Improvement Package had been approved. This service would operate
with thirty minute frequency for the hospitals, medical facilities, and the south -end of Dubuque.
2) The creation of a full -time Dispatcher position made possible by replacing two part-time
Dispatcher positions. 3) Demand response service would be initiated for the area currently
served by the Orange Line. This change had been proposed by KeyLine management over two
years ago, and had also been discussed in the Comprehensive Operational Analysis. This type
of service would also allow flexibility to provide transportation to the new Department of Motor
Vehicles location in Key West. A discussion of the budget items followed. Rodocker pointed out
that the Transit department has saved money each year for the last four years. Mr. Croissant
was disappointed that extended hours of operation had not been considered by the City
Council.
Mr. Croissant asked about operators consistently applying the rules on the bus. He has noticed
when riding that some operators allow cups on the buses and some do not. Rodocker
explained that cups are allowed if the cup has a locking cap. Croissant said the cup in question
was a cup with a snap -on lid from McDonalds. Croissant was concerned about the mess that
could be created if the drink spilled. Rodocker agreed and suggested he could review the rules
with all the operators to insure everyone understands the appropriate application.
Croissant also observed Keyline passengers sometimes seem confused about what bus to take
to arrive at their destination. Rodocker agrees that for someone new to the community it might
be confusing, and he would like to develop an animated map for the Ride Guide as well as
Smart Bus Stop signs. Croissant agreed that the City needs new bus stop signs. Rodocker
mentioned a new ADA rule that would require all bus stop signs to include Braille on the sign. A
discussion of bus stop sign improvements followed.
The meeting adjourned at 4:50 pm.