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Item To Discuss Inter Municipal Transit Update: an update was provided on Inter Municipal Transit including new Pelham Transit and possibility of rerouting of the St. Catharines to Welland route to accommodate connection to Pelham. Welland Ridership Update: Committee reviewed the Statistics from Welland In Town and Inter Municipal Transit. WellTrans Statistics: Committee reviewed WellTrans stats from January to August for 2015 as compared to 2014. 12-19 Transit Master Plan Recommendations: update • Community Bus changes – 2015: Discussion took place regarding the recent Saturday morning route and schedule changes and the move to the new Modified Conventional service. • 2016 will see a move from Monday to Friday evening Community Bus service to the modified conventional service. Fare increase on 10 Ride passes: 10 Ride passes increased July 1 st and new rates are Adult 10 Ride = $24.00, Student 10 ride = $21.00 and Senior 10 Ride = $19.00 are in place. 13-11 Stop Announcement System – update was provided as system is still in testing status. 14-01 Clearing of Snow from Bus Shelters and Bus Stops: Council approved funding for both snow removal at bus shelters and also at some bus stops without shelters. Staff will prepare a list. Discussion ensued about need for a shelter at 157 Fitch St. due to rerouting of Route 3 First Ave. it was also noted that snow must be removed from shelter to the curb. A suggestion was also made to investigate whether the shoveling of snow from bus stops could be used towards Community Hours for High School students. The issue of installing a crosswalk or warning sign for passengers crossing the street from the Prince and Princess apartments. 14-12 2014 & 2015 bus order status: New Nova bus 2014 order was delayed but arrived at end of July and is in service. The Nova hybrid loaner bus has been returned. The 2015 bus order is expected to arrive in January 2017.
NEW BUSINESS 15-08 Timing of Routes 2 and 3 on Saturday: Committee requested to review the timing of Routes 2 and 3 on Saturdays. This request will be reviewed by the Transit scheduling committee however as schedules are being printed no changes will take place until next year. It is suggested that the Route 2 and 3 operate opposite each other to provide better coverage to the north west area of Town. 15-09 World Dragon Boat Championships: Transit rerouted Route 1 Broadway much as it did for the Pan Am Games to accommodate service to this venue. Some international riders depended on this service and were quite pleased with our service. 15-10 Review of Route 5 and 6 scheduling issues. – the Transit scheduling committee will review the issues with scheduling on these two routes. Currently these routes are affected by detours due to the construction on Wellington St. 15-11 Shelter list: This list has been sent away and changes are expected to take place prior to end of September. 15-12 Wi Fi on buses: a discussion ensued about putting Wi Fi on the Brock and NOTL Link buses as well as at the Terminal. Manager to investigate. 15-13 Complaint: a serious complaint alleged very negative matters about Welland Transit from a woman in a wheelchair from St. Catharines. This matter was thoroughly investigated and found not to be true. One of the complaints was that wheelchair restraints were rusty and not usable and the other was that the driver was not helpful at all. It was found that the wheelchair restraints were not rusty and all were usable and that the driver did in fact assist the woman. Next Meeting Date: Nov.11, 2015 5:00 pm Council Ante Room – Civic Square
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