Public Transit Advisory Board

PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023 3:30 PM Staff Liaison: Sam Trebilcock, strebilcock@siouxfalls.org (605) 367-8890 Bren Schweitzer, bschweitzer@siouxfalls.org (605) 367-8689 Karla Resendiz, kresendiz@siouxfalls.org (605) 367-8895 MEETING ASSISTANCE: UPON REQUEST, ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MEETINGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RELATIONS OFFICE, FIRST FLOOR, CITY HALL, 224 WEST 9TH STREET, SIOUX FALLS, SD AT 367-8745 (VOICE) OR 367-7039 (TDD) 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. Public Transit Advisory Board Member Participants: Erik Nelson, Jaime Johannesen, Joni Tschetter, Allen Svennes, Sean Garney Public Transit Advisory Board Members Absent: Bailey Abbott, Manny Gutierrez Staff Participants: Sam Trebilcock, Tierza Lanham, Kevin Hansen, Pam Jump, Glenn Wright, Bren Schweitzer, Karla Resendiz Public Participants (attending virtually and in-person): Luke S., Ben T., Adane R., Melanie B., Phyllis A., Deb B., Denise K., Kayla N., Nikki W., Cathy B., Trevor M., Sean H., Tracy B., Laurie O., Julian W. Minutes Facilitator: Allen Svennes Call to Order and Quorum Determination: Allen Svennes, Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 3:36 pm and welcomed all participants. Member participants represented a quorum. 1. Meeting Procedures: Sam Trebilcock read the meeting procedures for the PTAB meeting. 2. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Joni Tschetter and a second by Jaime Johannesen to approve the August 2023 PTAB Agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 3. PTAB Meeting Minutes: A motion was made by Jamie Johannessen and a second by Joni Tschetter to approve the July 2023 PTAB Minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Public input on non-agenda items: No comments Unfinished Business 5. MPO Coordinated Transportation Plan Update (Informational) This document is well underway, and the underserved and transit survey taken across the MPO area has been completed. It will be used to identify gaps and determine goals and policies to improve transportation for people with disabilities and seniors within the Coordinated Plan. Karla Resendiz welcomes the Board to the next stakeholders meeting held on September 11 from 2 to 3pm. Still holding firm to having a draft out for review October and approved in November. 6. Transit Management Agreement RFP (Informational) The two proposals are being reviewed this week. More information will be provided at the next board meeting. New Business 7. Public Hearing: Program of Projects for FTA Funding – (Board Action Required) Sam Trebilcock summarized the program of projects that received federal dollars. This includes 11 fixed route buses, operating funds and on-demand vehicles. Chairperson, Allen Svennes opened the floor for public comment and discussion. It was explained that board approval is necessary to approve the spending of these federal dollars. There was no further discussion. A motion was made by Jaime Johannesen and second by Joni Tschetter to approve this program of projects receiving federal funding. Motion passed. 8. SAM Discovery Quest Report – CHWSD (Informational) Luke Sentz, 211 Helpline Center explained that he and other Community Health Workers rode SAM busses to trouble shoot real life problems that their clients face when it relates to receiving health care. The CHW collaborative was grateful for the coordination between SAM and their group. Idane Redda, Avera Health shared the insights he gained through the “SAM Discovery Quest” particularly when it relates to performing day to day errands. He shared that the bus was clean and air conditioned. There is a large English as a second language community that are joining the work force. He recommended that SAM integrate more language options. He told the group that in the month of June the number 2 reason PDS Letterhead.docx.docx holding clients back from receiving care was transportation. He shared that there needs to be an extension bus routes to 57th street. The Community Health Worker’s survey found that SAM performed at an 8.2/10 in reliability and an 8.8/10 overall satisfaction. There was an exchange between board members, helpline center, and Community Health Worker Collaborative of SD, and SAM staff to collaborate to fulfill the transportation needs of underserved and underrepresented communities. The entire SAM staff was commended for their customer service, knowledge, and skills. The CHW teams will assist patients with transportation connections and guidance as well as be an advocate with the health care systems of the challenges patients face. 9. PTAB Board Positions – (Informational) Bren informed the group about upcoming term expirations and reassignments. Bailey Abbott – November 2023 – Eligible for 2nd Term Sean Garney – January 2024 – Term expires 10. Operations Report (Informational) Glenn Wright presented the ridership and operations data; ridership continues to be up 30% YTD from the previous year. On-demand for the month was up 1.75% Adjourn: Motion by Joni T., second by Jaime J. to Adjourn. 4:28 PM Minutes prepared by Karla Resendiz PDS Letterhead.docx.docx