Minutes_Transit Advisory Board 8 12 10Minutes
The Dubuque Transit Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, August 12, 2010
4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Transit Advisory Board Members:
® Joel Lightcap ® Matt Esser M George Enderson
Chair
❑ Vacant ❑ Vacant
Others Present
® Barbara Morck n Dave Heiar ® Kelley Deutmeyer
Keyline Transit Director City of Dubuque ECIA Executive Director
® Gail Kuhle
ECIA
Public Present
None
Federal Building
Second Floor, Room 223
Call to Order
The Dubuque Transit Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Chair, Joel Lightcap at 4:15
pm.
Oath of Office for new or renewed Transit Advisory Board members
Deutmeyer reported that both candidates for the open Transit Advisory Board positions have
declined their appointments due to health and family reason, therefore the two positions would
again be opened to the public. Lightcap indicated that the Oath of Office is currently done at City
Hall when the candidate for the Board has been approved by City Council; therefore there is no
need for the candidates to take an Oath of Office at the Board meetings.
Review /approve the agenda for the Thursday, August 12, 2010 Dubuque Transit Advisory
Board meeting
Motion by Enderson, second by Esser to approve the agenda for the Thursday, August 12, 2010
Dubuque Transit Advisory Board meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Review /approve the minutes of the Thursday, July 8, 2010 Dubuque Transit Advisory
Board meeting
Motion by Esser, second by Enderson to approve the minutes of the Thursday, July 8, 2010
Dubuque Transit Advisory Board meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Manager's Report
Shortage on fixed route buses
Deutmeyer began by explaining the issues Keyline is having with a shortage of buses for the
fixed and the mini bus routes. She stated that earlier in the week there were two large buses
and three mini buses out of commission due to engine breakdowns and needed repairs. She
indicated the estimated cost to repair the engine of one of the large buses was approximately
$30,000 - $40,000. She explained that in order to provide daily service, Keyline borrowed an
RTA bus. Deutmeyer went on to say that Keyline is in desperate need of new buses,
therefore Morck is actively seeking ways to purchase or lease several used buses for the fixed
route. Morck explained that if one more large bus would go out of service, it could
negatively affect the service that Keyline provides.
Deutmeyer noted that three sprinter buses have been order that will be used for the mini bus
routes. She also indicated that one large bus has been ordered through Stimulus funds but
due to the high demand for large buses, the large bus will not be delivered until
approximately July 2011.
Discussion followed.
Deutmeyer stated that she has explored the option of leasing buses, but the cost for leasing
ten (10) new clean diesel medium -duty buses would be an additional $20,000 to the budget
and if Keyline leased ten (10) medium duty hybrids it would be an additional $30,000 to
$40,000 to the budget.
Deutmeyer stated that the City of Dubuque has applied for a Tigger II grant and if awarded it
will provide funds to lease a new fleet of buses.
Update on Livability, Clean Fuel and State of Good Repair grants
Deutmeyer updated the Board members on the Livability Grant, noting that Keyline was not
awarded the Livability grant. She indicted that at this time, Keyline has not heard about the
Clean Fuel grant or State of Good Repair grant. She indicated that both grants were for full
fleet replacement.
TH Editorial
Deutmeyer reviewed the Letter to the Editor from the Thursday, July 12 Telegraph Herald
newspaper. She stated that a citizen expressed his displeasure with the change in
discontinuing the assigned bus pick up area at the Iowa Street transfer location. Deutmeyer
explained that the assigned spot was discontinued after speaking with numerous drivers who
expressed the difficultly and safety of lining the buses up in a particular order. It was noted
that no other transfer location has a designated area for each bus.
Lightcap stated that it is hard to read the signs on the buses which note the name of the route.
Discussion followed regarding sign visibility and ADA compliance for announcing the route.
It was decided that staff would look in to other sign options such as vinyl signs attached to
the side of the buses indicating the route.
It was also discussed that at the next Driver's meeting, there would be ADA training placed
on the agenda. The ADA training would include drivers announcing the route to the
passengers as well as customer service.
Review and recommendation of July and year -end statistical data
Deutmeyer explained that staff has still not be able to provide clear stats for FY 2010. She noted
that for July 2010 the fixed route provided 17,000 rides.
Discussion regarding future grants
JARC Grant
Deutmeyer explained that service for the new West End Tripper route will begin August 17,
2010. Deutmeyer stated the Tripper route has been funded through the Job Access Reverse
Commute grant and will expire on December 31, 2010. She indicated that staff will submit
another application in October for a JARC grant to continue the service throughout the next
year and for extending Keyline's service hours to provide evening service.
ICAAP Grant
Deutmeyer stated that a new Medical loop route will start October 1, 2010 and will be funded
through the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP). She also noted that a Shopping
Loop will be created to begin in October 2011.
Discussion followed.
Discussion regarding IA Transit Board of Directors Training
Morck explained that the Iowa DOT is offering a training session for all Transit Directors on
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 8 am to 12:30 pm in Des Moines. She asked if any of the
Directors would like to attend the training session and Lightcap and Esser indicated that they
would like to attend. Morck said that she will look into finding transportation for the Directors.
It was also suggested that staff look into the Directors attending the meeting through an ICN
session rather than driving to Des Moines. Morck indicated that she would update the Directors
with more information as she receives it.
Other Business
Rebranding
Deutmeyer updated the Board on the status of the rebranding of Keyline. She stated that
Keyline had received approximately 120 ideas /suggestions for rebranding. She noted that the
rebranding committee has narrowed the suggestions down to ten selections. She continued
explaining that after the design /logos have been created for the ten ideas, the committee will
then choose five designs to submit to the public for a vote.
Board member comments
There were no Board member comments.
Public comments
There were no public comments.
Adjournment
Motion by Esser, second by Enderson to adjourn the August 12, 2010 Dubuque Transit Advisory
Board meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Theses minutes passed, approved and adopted on this day of September, 2010.
Joel Lightcap, Chairperson
Dubuque Transit Advisory Board