CTAG Meeting Archive

June 20, 2013

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Dennis Townsend called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.

ROLL CALL AND ATTENDENCE

CTAG members present:
Ken Gibson, Penny Grellier, Karen Hausrath, Bridgett Johnson, Chris Karnes, Randall Stearnes, Dennis Townsend Excused: Sheryl Tate and Bridgett Johnson

Staff present:
Lind Simonsen, Terence Artz, Carol Mitchell, Doug Middleton, Peter Stackpole, and Dena Withrow

Staff present:
Mike Raymond (Tacoma), Vince Keeter (Tacoma)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Karen Hausrath and Ken Gibson moved and seconded approval of the May 16 minutes. Motion carried.

CTAG MEMBERS AND STAFF REPORT ON ACTIVITIES

Members & staff reported on their recent activities.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Review of Board of Commissioners meeting June 10 Presentation and discussion: Carol Mitchell, Public Relations Officer

Carol shared with the group the events of the Board meeting of June 10.
The Board has a work session scheduled for July 1
The press release and photos of the Gig Harbor Trolley were distributed

PRESENTATIONS

2013-2018 Transit Development Plan â€“
Presentation and discussion: Peter Stackpole, Principal Planner Pierce Transit submits a six-year transit development plan to WSDOT to be used in an annual report for the state legislature on the status of state public transportation systems. CTAG mentioned on page 20. The plan will be presented at the July 8, 2013 Board meeting that includes a public hearing. No action required

Operations Division
Presentation and Q&A : Doug Middleton, Chief Operations Officer Operations is the largest division of Pierce Transit with approximately 700 of the 866 employees in Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Transportation Management, Service Support and Public Safety as of September, 2013. No action required.

SHUTTLE No-Show and Late-Cancellation Policy â€“
Presentation and discussion: Dena Withrow, Transportation Manager, Transit Operators Report on results of the first two months operating with revisions to the policy. No action required.

Acknowledgment of Lind Simonsenâ€™s service to CTAG
Presentation - Carol C. Mitchell, Public Relations Officer

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned by Chair Dennis Townsend at 7:25 pm.

Respectfully submitted;
Carol Mitchell, Public Relations Officer
Lind Simonsen, Community Relations

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Trip Planner Tips - Entering Locations

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Landmarks

Government Sites: Pierce County Health Dept, Pierce Co Sheriffs Office, Tacoma City Hall

Major Commercial Sites: Tacoma Mall, Sheraton Hotel

Transportation Facilities: Sea-Tac Airport, Greyhound Bus Depot

Schools & Colleges: Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Community College

Sports & Leisure: Cheney Stadium, Pt Defiance Zoo

Medical Facilities: Group Health, Tacoma General Hospital