MIDLAND DIAL-A-RIDE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Approved Meeting Minutes
March 3, 2008
Municipal Service Center
Members Present - Williams,
Swain, LaForet, Carlson
Staff Present - Murphy,
Yuergens
Meeting
called to order 7:00 pm.
Introductions - Dave Carlson was introduced as our senior
representative on the Commission and Karen Murphy as the New Director of Public
Services.
MDOT Requirements - Karen Murphy briefed the group on the need for the
Dial-A-Ride Advisory Commission to fulfill MDOT requirements.
DART System Overview - Jan Yuergens gave an overview on Dial-A-Ride to
help familiarize everyone with the operation.
Performance Measures – Karen Murphy provided information on Dial-A-Ride’s
performance indicators, including:
·
Annual passengers
·
Annual vehicle
miles
·
Cost of operation
·
Cost per
passenger
·
Revenue collected
from passenger fares
·
Federal, State
and location operating funding
Carlson
suggested seeking funds from local foundations to help support Dial-A-Ride, if
the need should arise.
2009 ADA Vehicle Accessibility Plan – Karen Murphy explained the DART 2009 Accessibility
Plan, which outlines each bus configuration with regards to seating, lifts,
etc. and is a requirement by MDOT. Each
member signed off on the 2009 plan.
New Computer System - Jan Yuergens presented information on the new
computer system from PC Trans that Dial-A-Ride will be implementing in
2008. Part of the preparation process
for the new system requires each passenger to complete a passenger information
form. These forms are being used to
create a data base of all passenger names, addresses, their individual needs
(oxygen use, wheelchair use, vision impairment, etc.), ADA verification for
reduced fares, and emergency contact information. Dial-A-Ride has already had an increase in
regular fare riders since the introduction of passenger information forms.
Mobility Device Securement Markings - Jan Yuergens provided information on the latest
safety endeavor for Dial-A-Ride. Special
refresher training has been provided to all drivers on proper securement
locations for wheelchairs and other mobility devices. The DART safety committee is now marking
passenger mobility devices with colored tape to denote the proper securement
location for each device. Currently 15
chairs and Amigos have the new securement markings and DART will continue this
process throughout the coming year.
Other Business – Char Williams expressed difficulty in maneuvering
her wheelchair into position on bus #88.
Yuergens confirmed that this bus did have a smaller securement area for
mobility devices compared to other busses in the fleet. Her input would be considered for future bus
purchase decisions.
Next Meeting Date - Monday, June 2, 2008 at 7 pm, at the Municipal
Service Center
Meeting
adjourned at
Respectfully,
Jan Yuergens
Jan
Yuergens
Administrative
Assistant for Public Services