HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-2013 MTC Minutes FINALAPPROVED MTC REGULAR MEETING MARCH 13-2013
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM
990 PALM ST.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Elizabeth Thyne called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Elizabeth Thyne, Art Apruzzese, Jody Frey, Todd Katz, Jody Frey and
Jean Long
Staff: John Webster, Dee Lawson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Thyne introduced Daryl Grigsby, new director of San Luis Obispo Public Works,
who discussed his background and experience.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Betty Kennedy inquired about the status of the RTA “green” bus. Mr. Webster discussed
bus modification issues in accommodating carry-on items. There was general discussion
about the transportation needs of the homeless and challenges therein.
A. CONSENT ITEMS
A-1. Approval of November 14, 2012 Regular Meeting
Mr. Apruzzese moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Ms. Long seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
B-1. Ad Hoc Marketing Committee – Trolley
Mr. Webster and Dee Lawson discussed the Trolley marketing project that’s been created
through the Cal Poly senior marketing class and the timeline for the efforts.
APPROVED MTC REGULAR MEETING MARCH 13-2013
Ms. Lawson elaborated that the class agreed to participate in the Trolley campaign to
increase ridership. The efforts will be focused on tourists/visitors and there was
discussion about possibly getting revenue from the Downtown Business Assoc. to
support the project.
Ms. Thyne appointed an MTC Ad Hoc sub-committee to oversee the project: Mr.
Apruzzese, Ms. Long, and Mr. Katz.
The Committee discussed the item and supported the project direction and
recommendations as outlined by staff.
C. ACTION ITEMS
There were no items to discuss.
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. Frey discussed the need for real-time service dog training opportunities so the
animals could practice in practical situations. Mr. Webster confirmed that service animals
were allowed on buses in such situations but drivers are only permitted to ask if it is a
service animal and what service the animal has been trained to provide. Passengers who
are unable to respond adequately to the driver questions may be denied service for their
animal but not for themselves. Comfort animals or pets on the other hand are not required
to be allowed on transit vehicles under ADA regulations. Under SLO Transit policy non
service animals carried in an approved pet container and held on the passenger’s lap are
allowed onboard transit vehicles.
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. to the regular meeting of March 13, 2013 to be held
at 2:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Woske, Recording Secretary