Public Transportation Board

Public Transportation Board Agenda Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM Virginia Regional Transit Facility 1099 Brandy Knoll Court, Culpeper Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CALL OF ROLL 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 July 24, 2025 3-5 7-24-2025 PTB.pdf 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6.1 Ridership Report 6-7 Clerk's note: Below attachment added on 8/25/2025 at 4:06pm TM Report July 2025.pdf 7. OTHER BUSINESS 7.1 Attendance 8-9 3. PTB Attendance Sheet 2024.pdf 3. PTB Attendance Sheet 2025.pdf 8. REPORTS OF THE COUNTY Page 1 of 9 9. REPORTS OF TOWN STAFF 9.1 Heritage Park/New Hub Location 9.2 Private Property Easements 10. REPORTS OF THE BOARD MEMBERS 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 9  Public Transportation Board Regular Meeting July 24, 2025 Virginia Regional Transit Facility, 1099 Brandy Knoll Court, Culpeper, VA Call to Order – the meeting was called to order at 2:31 p.m. by Chair Frazier Members Present: Alan Anstine Karen Boushie Elana Clements Amy Frazier Christie Wilson Members Absent: Edward Dunphy Lisa Peacock Staff/Others Present: Michael Socha, VRT Sandra Puryear, Town Planner Connie Dalton, Town Planner Kelli Carmichael, Planning and Zoning Assistant Bryan Rothamel, Director of Culpeper County Economic Development Jessica Kelly, Rappahannock Rapidan Regional Commission Teresa Carpenter, VRT Carol Hopkins, VRT Larry Embry, VRT Approval of Agenda Motion: By Ms. Wilson, to approve the agenda as presented Seconded: By Mr. Anstine Vote: Approved 5-0, 2 absent Approval of Minutes Mr. Rothamel noted this name spelled incorrectly on page two. Motion: By Ms. Clements, to approve the minutes as amended Seconded: By Mr. Anstine Vote: Approved 5-0, 2 absent Comments and Correspondence from Citizens, Visitors and Delegations in the Audience Pertaining to Items Not on the Agenda None. Discussion Items Ms. Puryear introduced Connie Dalton as the Staff person assigned to the Board moving forward. Ridership Reports: Mr. Socha discussed the monthly ridership report. Board discussion Public Transportation Board Minutes Page 1 July 24, 2025 Page 3 of 9 ensued regarding events that VRT are involved in. Mr. Rothamel informed the Board that the Hybrid Demand route has been funded and will be rolling out in October. Other Business Update on sign replacement: Ms. Dalton informed the Board that all signs in right-of-way have been installed. Public Works is waiting on the easement language from VRT to move forward with installation on private property. VRT to be easement holder that allows for maintenance by Town Staff. Attendance: Ms. Dalton reviewed the attendance language laid out in Article III Section 6 of the bylaws. Reports of the County None. Reports of the Town Heritage Park/New Hub location: Ms. Dalton informed the Board of the potential tour of Heritage Park at next month’s meeting. Discussion ensued regarding the size of the shelter planned for Heritage Park. Ms. Wilson left the meeting at 2:54pm. Ms. Clements inquired about the Commerce Street shelter and its dedication placard. Ms. Puryear informed the Board of the damage that occurred to the shelter. Discussion ensued regarding the need for the shelter at this location as well as potential installation of a bench at this location or a concrete pad for dedication placard. Mr. Socha led discussion regarding potential shelter roof options that allow for less sun penetration. Ms. Clements inquired about the contingency to get people to the Hub if elevator are broken. Board discussion ensued regarding potential options. This led to additional discussion regarding potential railway incidents that could impact the routes and workarounds should they occur as well as the possible need for a second shelter. Reports of the Board Members Ms. Clements noted that VRT had hung photos of the previous Touch-A-Trolley contest winners. Mr. Socha informed the Board that UVA will no longer fund their portion of the Foothills Express. Mr. Socha asked the Board if Chair Fraizer could assist with drafting the language to needed for why UVA should continue to help fund the Foothills. Mr. Socha encouraged the Board to participate in the Grass Masters Golf and Texas Hold’em Tournament on October 8 & 9 as a participant or volunteer. Mr. Socha provided a foldable brochure to the Board and requested feedback. Public Transportation Board Minutes Page 2 July 24, 2025 Page 4 of 9 Ms. Kelly left the meeting at 3:30pm. Unfinished Business Touch-A-Trolley: The Board and those present voted for the winners of the Touch-A- Trolley picture contest. Ms. Puryear left the meeting at 3:35pm. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:46 p.m. Date Chairman Public Transportation Board Minutes Page 3 July 24, 2025 Page 5 of 9  August-2025 Transit Manager Report-Central  Ridership had an uptick this month despite the heat and afternoon storms which impacted the region.  We participated with the County and provided shuttle service for the elderly and disabled during the National Night out at the Field House.  Staff attended the Community Transportation Association of Virginia which was held in Roanoke. Training at the event included a review of drug and alcohol procedures, responsiveness to emergency situations and included the opportunity to network with other transit leaders and vendors.  We are fully staffed in Culpeper. As such, this has allowed us to create a pattern of consistency with scheduling for both workdays, routes and hours of service provided by our drivers.  We continue to run trials for the Stevensburg Hybrid fixed route which is planned to begin Oct. 2025.  The sun visors for the children who participated in this year’s Touch-A-Trolley were delivered to Kids Central.  We continue to work with U. Va and the Culpeper Wellness foundation relating to funding Foothills Express. In the event funding is not secured, the service will need modification. July 2024 2025 County 1 374 410 County 2 353 461 Town Demand 427 426 Trolleys 3122 3448 Express 1516 1572 Page 6 of 9 Totals 5792 6317 Page 7 of 9  ABC QUARTERLY ATTENDANCE SHEET Name of ABC: Public Transportation Board Date submitted: January 2025 Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec* Alan Anstine P P P P P P P P NM P NM P Karen Boushie P P P P P A P P NM P NM P Elana Clements P P P P P P A P NM P NM P Edward Dunphy P P P P P P A P NM A NM P Amy Frazier P P P P P A P P NM P NM P Beverly Lane A Lisa Peacock A P P P A P P A NM P NM P Christine Wilson P P P P P NM P NM P Karen Boushie appointed as of 1/9/2024 Edward Dunphy appointed as of 1/9/2024 Beverly Lane resigned as of 2/13/2024 Christine Wilson appointed as of 4/9/2024 *Combined Meeting Held for November and December A = Absent P = Present NM = No Meeting NQ - No Quorum Attendance Sheet must be submitted with Quarterly Reports due on the 1st of the following months: January April July October Page 8 of 9  ABC QUARTERLY ATTENDANCE SHEET Name of ABC: Public Transportation Board Date submitted: July 2025 Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Alan Anstine P NM P P P NM P Karen Boushie P NM P P A NM P Elana Clements P NM P P P NM P Edward Dunphy P NM P P A NM A Amy Frazier P NM P P P NM P Lisa Peacock A NM A A P NM A Christine Wilson P NM P P P NM P A = Absent P = Present NM = No Meeting NQ - No Quorum Attendance Sheet must be submitted with Quarterly Reports due on the 1st of the following months: January April July October Page 9 of 9