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PWMTC-15 Page 2 January 4,2022 <br /> Mr. Andoh also stated he is expecting approximately $1.8 million from American Rescue Plan funds <br /> through State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, so the Administration will come back to the <br /> Council when the funds are closer to distribution. <br /> Mr. Andoh gave the following scenario: if fares were to return down the road, the hope is to have <br /> an electronic system in place. The goal is to set up the framework now and then do a Request for <br /> Proposal for electronic fare collection—hopefully part of a statewide system and universal loadable <br /> card. Real-time tracking of the buses will be enabled by June, as they promote the Move-It application. <br /> Chair Lee Loy highlighted Mr. Andoh's ability to communicate effectively with the Council and with <br /> the community. Mr. Andoh also remarked that paratransit is mandated to be free if the fixed route <br /> system is free. He is also actively working together with other transportation providers to make sure the <br /> information on all the different programs is coordinated. <br /> Mr. Andoh reported the Shared-Ride Taxi Program coupons will still exist, and he is planning to move <br /> to a subsidy system which will allow other companies like Uber and Lyft to participate. He is also <br /> recruiting for the Contract Mobility Coordinator,whose main focus is to train people how to use public <br /> transit, with an emphasis on seniors, low-income, and disability communities. <br /> Your Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit is in accord with the purpose and intent of <br /> Bill No. 105, and recommends its passage on first reading. <br /> so <br /> AYES NOES ABS Ex Respectfully submitted, <br /> CHUNG X <br /> DAVID X COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS <br /> INABA X AND MASS TRANSIT <br /> KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X <br /> KIERKIEW ICZ X <br /> KIMBALL X <br /> LEE LOY x SU L. K. LEE L Y, AIR <br /> RICHARDS X PWMTC REPORT NO. 5 <br /> VILL.EGAS X ADOPTED: JAN 1 9 2022 <br />