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

  • From: "Laurie Davis" <davisllb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sat, 23 May 2015 11:04:37 -0400

Will you post them to TABI or do we have to try to find them on our own? I
am very concerned, as I don't want to lose my bus route. I don't mind
walking further, now that I have a guide dog, but the San Luis and the Big
Bend are the routes I use to get to my son's school and the Lake Ella
Publix. Since I live in the Astoria Park neighborhood, I use the Moss to
get down town or to the West side of town, but I travel down Monroe Street
more often than I do the other route.



From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Waterman, Brian
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 9:33 AM
To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [tabi] Re: 5/21/15 - Transportation Advisory Committee visit/update



Once public comment is over, we then evaluate the comments and possibly
adjust the changes based on what we here. Then we implement the changes. We
are just not ready yet to go public with out changes. Give us about a week.



As for DAR, I am sorry for not including your email in the packet. It
slipped my mind while I was dealing with some personal stuff. I will include
it next time.

Sent from my iPhone


On May 23, 2015, at 8:42 AM, Sila Miller <Silamiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Thanks much, Brian. So, to clarify, are the changes a "done deal" or could
the public outreach sway Starmetro's decision about how the routes are
modified?



----- Original Message -----

From: Waterman, Brian <mailto:Brian.Waterman@xxxxxxxxxx>

To: <mailto:tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx%3e> <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 10:44 PM

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



This is Brian. We are finalizing our internal review. Once we are done, we
will have an extensive public outreach campaign.

Sent from my iPhone


On May 22, 2015, at 9:37 PM, Sila Miller <Silamiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Laurie,

I'm copying John Plesco on your question. I'm sorry, I don't have a ready
answer at the moment. Also, Lynn, if you know, will you chime in?

Many thanks!

----- Original Message -----

From: Laurie Davis <mailto:davisllb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 8:33 PM

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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