Meeting Minutes
August 3rd, 2022
- Welcome
- Introductions
- New Members & Visitors – Colleen Anderson, Charley Mulvey & Phil Hoge
- Transit Services
- Ridership Stats
- Fixed-Route Bus Service
- Holidays – No services on Labor Day (Sept. 5th)
- Fall/Winter Bus Book Runs 9/5 – 1/1
- Route Changes in Fall/Winter Bus Book – none to report
- 6 new buses on order and should receive those in November
- Dial-A-Ride Services
- Normal operations for Yakima, ridership remains steady
- Ordering 4 new vans but 2-4 years out on production due to supply chain
- Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter
- Seasonal run in effect 6/10/22. Fall seasonal run will begin 9/21
- 5th Ave & Fruitvale property purchase and est. move in date of June/July, 2025
- Potential of an 18 & Under Fare Free program
- Goes before city council on 8/16
- If approved 18 & Under Fare Free program would begin 10/1/22
- Open discussion
- How do we find grants?
- DOT, FTA, YVCOG are a few examples
- Can the transit tax be raised?
- The transit tax has not been raised since the 1980’s. It would have to be presented to council and if approved then to the citizens for a vote.
- How do we find grants?
- Comments
Bus system is good especially compared to larger cities
Drivers are courteous and helpful
Buses are on time
- Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022