Response below in red provided by Pete Binion, Assistant Director of Public Works
What does this mean?
"To satisfy the public participation requirement, staff is evaluating on-demand service options as part of the ongoing update to the Transit Development Plan."
The Federal Transit Administration requires public participation prior to implementing major changes in transit service or adding a new mode of transit such as on-demand service. Staff is currently evaluating different transit modes including on-demand service in the Transit Development Plan. In this context, “on-demand service” is shared surface transportation from point to point in smaller vehicles than traditional transit buses.
Page 111 of the packet notes "After reviewing responses on the message board..."
When were these questions posted?
These questions and answers were posted on the message board for item 20 on the September 1st Council meeting. Staff included the questions and responses as background information.
To which agenda time on which agenda?
These questions and answers were posted on the message board for item 20 on the September 1st Council meeting. Staff included the questions and responses as background information.
When will our bus systems (City and TxSt) be coordinated regarding stops and pickups?
Staff has coordinated bus stops on University Campus and on at the University’s Star Park previously. The Transit Development Plan will include short-, interim-, and long-term coordination of stops and bus routes with Plan recommendations spanning a five-year horizon.
Will there ever be a time that a bus, any bus, goes to the outlet malls after 9:00 so employees there can ride a bus home? This is just one example of a need for the bus system.
Excellent example, and yes, these types of considerations are exactly what the Transit Development Plan will explore and solicit public input on community needs. The Transit Development Plan project will also be releasing a Community Survey in the next few weeks. The Community Survey will help frame the plan recommendations and ensure the plan includes solutions that works for the community.
