HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-11-2012 MTC Minutes FINALApproved-September 12, 2012 MTC Regular meeting
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
SLORTA CONFERENCE ROOM
CROSS ST.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012
MINUTES
*The meeting was preceded by a SLO Transit and SLORTA facility tour for MTC
members.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Elizabeth Thyne called the meeting to order at 2:50 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Elizabeth Thyne, Art Apruzzese, Louise Justice, Jody Frey, Jonathan Ellis,
and Todd Katz
Staff: John Webster, Dee Lawson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Thyne announced that Stanley Yucikas would no longer be able to continue as an
MTC member due to a conflict with his work schedule. Ms. Thyne and Mr. Webster
signed a certification of appreciation for Mr. Yucikas for his dedicated service and hard
work on the MTC committee during the last three years.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
A. CONSENT ITEMS
A-1. Approval of May 9, 2012 Regular Meeting
Mr. Katz noted that Mr. Ellis, not Mr. Katz, had nominated Mr. Apruzzese as Vice Chair.
Mr. Apruzzese moved to approve the meeting minutes as amended. Ms. Justice seconded
the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Approved-September 12, 2012 MTC Regular meeting
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
B-1. Ad Hoc Committee Marketing Update
Ms. Lawson, SLO Transportation Assistant reported on the Committee updates and
distributed various examples of ads run in different media, including a special free ride
bus pass. She also noted a radio ad would be running through August. She reported on
the loss of Trolley funding and discussed efforts to increase Trolley ridership in hopes of
regaining the funding. She also stated that the ad artwork would be viewed on public
access channels.
Mr. Apruzzese discussed the press release campaign.
C. ACTION ITEMS
There were no action items.
D. INFORMATION ITEMS
D-1. Transit Manager’s Report
D-2. Operating-Performance Reports
Mr. Webster presented highlight discussion on the reports as presented.
MEMBER COMMENTS
Ms. Thyne suggested a larger bus was needed on Route 1 during the summer to
accommodate YMCA camper riders; the capacity of the current buses was not large
enough to allow for regular riders as well.
Ms. Lawson agreed to discuss the matter with the YMCA and look into larger capacity
buses for that route.
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. to the regular meeting of September 12, 2012 to be
held at 2:45 p.m. at the Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm Street.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Woske, Recording Secretary