START Board

We transport people. START safely provides the greater Jackson Hole community with convenient transportation that is affordable, service-oriented, and environmentally friendly, improving the quality of life in the region. February 13, 2020 Board Meeting Agenda 11:30 am -1:30 pm Town Council Chambers Desired outcomes for our work: Route expansion and modification incorporating branding/marketing ● Increase service on existing routes ● Prioritize new routes with new funding ● Easier commuter connection to town routes Fare Policy ● Use fares to incentivize additional ridership especially during times of latent capacity Travel Demand Management ● Recommend employers mitigate the effects of their employees and guests on our community ○ Implement employer transit pass ○ Incorporate new TDM requirements for large projects in Land Development Regulations. Outcomes for today’s meeting: ● Commit to our Working Agreement ● Approve the START Universal Pass ● Approve the FY21 Recommended Budget based on Operations Plan ● Updates on current relevant items ● Review electric bus branding proposal Content Processes Notes/Minutes Time I. Opening Call to Order and Roll Call Board:​ Seadar Davis, Cathy Kehr, Jim Hunt, 11:30- Susan Wes Gardner, Susan Mick, Herb Brooks, Brett 11:35 Simic, Ty Hoath, Jared Smith Liaisons: ​Luther Propst, Doug Self, Pete Approval of Minutes Muldoon Jan 23, 2020 Staff: ​Darren Brugmann, Courtney Schwartz, Jeff Deal Absent: II: Discussion and/or Possible Action Items Working Review ​START Board Working 11:35- Agreement Agreement​ to be signed by all board 11:40 Susan members Route Plan Route Plan update Analysis Jason, Darren START Bus 2020-2025 Route Plan Route Study Preferred Alternatives Handou​t ● LSC - Jason Miller Recap on what was heard during our week of public meetings ● Overview Presentation - as presented at Public Meetings Universal Pass START Universal Pass - good for all Suggested Motion: To implement and market a 11:40- Proposal START lines, 10% employer discount universal bus pass with employer option to 12:00 Susan ● $450/6 months purchase for employees at a reduced rate ● $800/12 months What is our Implementation plan? ● Proceeds to be used directly to add commuter lines FY21 Board approval of FY21 Budget (based Suggested Motion: To approve FY21 12:00- Recommended on Operations Plan) to be presented to Recommended Budget as presented 12:30 Budget Town Manager Darren Operation Plan Initiatives WY22/390 Update on this important data point 12:30- Vehicle collection and how the board can help 12:45 Occupancy Survey Jared Electric Bus Marketing committee update on Suggested motion - Recommend hire New 1:00- Branding branding proposal Thought Media for electric bus wrap branding 1:15 Ty, Wes, Brett Phase 1 III. Public Comment 1:15- Limit remarks to 5 minutes 1:20 IV. Matters from Board 1:20- ● County Liaison: Luther Propst 1:25 ● Town Liaison: Pete Muldoon ● Teton Valley Liaison: Doug Self ● Matters from the Board V. Matters from Staff - ​Darren 1:25- Staff Report: 1:30 ● ITS and Mobile Ticketing RFP Update ● ITP Technical Update recommendations ● Building Better Boards​ - Feb 18, 4-7, 4H Bldg ● Zero Emission/Electric Bus Update ● Rendezvous 2020 Event- Service Request Consideration VI. Executive Session If needed (only matters related to real estate, personnel or litigation) VII. Adjournment 1:30 Next Board Meeting ● March 12, 2020 ● Town Council Chambers Items for future agendas: ● Consider Request for Sunday transportation to Rafter J _____________________________ Courtney Schwartz, Administrative Assistant (Minutes Editor) _____________________________ Date The undersigned duly qualified and acting chairman of the Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit Board certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes approved at a legally convened meeting of the Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit Board. ____________________________ Susan Mick, Chair