[tabi] Re: 5/21/15 - Transportation Advisory Committee visit/update

  • From: "Chip and Allie Orange" <acorange@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 22 May 2015 21:35:14 -0400

Good question Laurie, and bad on StarMetro for not posting these changes
anywhere that I could find, and I spent a lot of time looking over there
really difficult to use web site. They actually should be posted somewhere
which allows public comment for a while before they consider making them
effective.



And as long as we're handing out goods and bads, double goods on sila for
attending and reporting on TAC doings!





Chip





From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Laurie Davis
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 8:34 PM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] Re: 5/21/15 - Transportation Advisory Committee visit/update



Hi, Sila,



Where do I go to find the changes in the San Luis and the Big Bend. These
are the two routes I use most of the time.



From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Sila Miller
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 7:22 PM
To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tabi] 5/21/15 - Transportation Advisory Committee visit/update



Hello Interested Parties,



I wanted to provide you with a summary of the TAC meeting I attended
yesterday. Much of the meeting pertained to re-routing "underperforming"
routes, specifically Big Bend, Gulf, and San Luis. The proposed changes
would take effect in August.



Some discussion took place regarding the fixed route drivers clearly and
consistently announcing bus stops. Quintis Douglas was there and said he'd
ridden 10 buses that morning to "spot check" bus stop announcements. He said
it was hit or miss. The Chairman of TAC will do some research regarding the
specific statute/code that speaks to bus stop announcement. Starmetro is
seeking grants for automated stop announcement. Presently no money for it.



$19 per month fixed-route bus pass for people with disabilities is in the
works. No availability date provided.



Requested specific changes to Route "E". Too late in process to implement by
August. Will take into consideration. Requester should periodically follow
up with Brian Waterman <mailto:Brian.Waterman@xxxxxxxxxx>
Brian.Waterman@xxxxxxxxxx and Charles Main <mailto:Charles.Main@xxxxxxxxxx>
Charles.Main@xxxxxxxxxx.



Under the topic of Dial-A-Ride (DAR), several issues were brought to the
table. Unfortunately, pre-prepared DAR related info from me was not included
in the TAC members' packets. I commit to making hard copies available at the
next meeting.

. Having tokens available on vans - No consensus but members believe
they should be made available at the CK Steele Plaza. Many believe this will
create too much work for drivers.

. Automated text or phone call alert system with a 5 minute warning of
Dial-A-Ride arrival. Andy says IVR is in place and working. Both John Plesco
and I reported that we'd never received any sort of alert. Andy says they
have a meeting 5/22 to further discuss. I will follow up with her. (Note
inquiry just sent via TABI. Please respond to me asap as to if you've ever
received an alert of immanent arrival?)

. Requested that the after-hours greeting be changed to instruct
callers how to reach answering service. - No commitment. Reservationist to
be consolidated with Utility call center in July. Previous requests
submitted. Will continue to follow up.

. Requested that a clearly defined set of rules and effective
complaint process be developed with input from concerned patrons and DAR
staff so that repeated issues can be identified and addressed. - No
commitment. Volunteered my help in this endeavor.

. Requested accessible application materials for 3-year
recertification. Andy says they currently have this in a word doc format and
can provide to folks.

. DAR related items discussion will be a standing item on future TAC
agendas.



Miscellaneous:

. University of FL is conducting an ADA analysis of DAR to be
completed by August

. Need people to show up at City Commission meeting to help support
StarMetro's funding request for a full-time scheduler position and 4
full-time drivers. Andy will let me know when and committed to ensuring
folks have transport home.

. The next TAC meeting will be in July on a Thursday.



After-thought

Will the Telephone Recording software transfer to the consolidated call
center in July?

Per James Barnes with City of Tallahassee from Utility Manager's office,
Yes. They are updating to add the most modern platform of the Call Recording
software. They will also be able to see/hear real-time (incoming calls). The
software will also interact with social media. Hours will be extended (5
a.m. - 10 p.m.).





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