On demand transit is reviewed with three areas in the City currently being recommended to utilize this new technology.
Councillor Francis comments on the financial information related to the City’s portion. Mr. Delmore confirms the City’s portion and the remainder comes from Federal funding. Mr. Delmore adds that a substantial amount of funding has already been included in the budget.
Councillor McKenzie provides comment related to the investment. Mr. Delmore explains the per capita investment related to other municipalities with the average being 1.8 and the City being a little lower at 1.5.
Moved by: Councillor McKenzie
Seconded by: Councillor Costante
Decision Number: ETPS 731
THAT the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee sitting as the Transit Windsor Board of Directors APPROVE the Transit Master Plan – More Than Transit (the Plan) as follows:
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THAT the Plan BE the roadmap for Transit Windsor from the years 2020 to 2028 to follow with annual reviews and updates; and,
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THAT any 2019 operating revenue surplus to a maximum of $250,000 BE TRANSFERRED to Capital to fund a Garage Feasibility Study in order to implement the plan; and,
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THAT the recommendations as set out by Administration for capital and operating needs for 2020 through to 2028 BE DEFERRED to the City of Windsor Annual Operating and Capital Budget with regards to implementation of the plan.
Carried.
Report Number: S 230/2019
Clerk’s File: MT2019
10. ADOPTION OF TRANSIT BOARD MINUTES
None presented.
11. QUESTION PERIOD
None presented.