Citizens’ Advisory Committee

Meeting Minutes

August 3rd, 2022

  1. 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.
  • 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
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