Region 9: 2022 Meeting Minutes (6/9)

 

Region 9 meeting minutes

6/9/2022

 

Call to Order by Sherry Hicks

 

Approval of minutes

1.       ?

2.       ?

Regional Plan

Discussion regarding Gaps and Needs, survey results. Group decided to add information to plan about lack of workforce negatively effecting transit. Terri will update the plan and we will review at the next meeting. After that it should be complete.

 

CVP applications.

FAYCO

1 mini van, 3 Light duty vehicles and 4 medium duty, all replacements due to age of current vehicles.

 

Central IL Public Transit

2 mini vans, 3 medium duty and 1 super medium duty, all replacement

 

Bond County Transit

2  mini vans, 3 light duty

 

Community Link

2 medium duty, expansion for day program

 

South Central Transit

13 medium duty, 2 super medium duty, all replacement

 

Challenge Unlimited

4 mini vans, 2 medium duty, 4 super medium duty, all replacements

Residential Options RO

2 mini vans

 

MCT – none

 

 

Transportation Concerns -Agency Updates

Madison County  gave a route update on their SIUE route and Riverbend route, Riverbend route was changed to service  more riders

Madison County also launched a new website

 

Terri discussed a coordination situation with a client.  She explained how agencies worked together to coordinate a trip for a rider. She thanked all of those involved for their help.

 

Discussion held on the IDOT Maintenance training

Statewide parts  shortage, agencies can use the RTAC 5311 email group to engage in conversations about maintenance, parts or any other issues.

Discussion on HSTP Region 9 group email.

 

Handouts – Belleville Metro Open House info

 

Next  meeting is 9/8 in Macoupin county. Location info will be listed on the agendas.

Adjourn

1.       Sara Nollman

2.       Todd Nickel