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Home My WebLink About2013-41 MTSC Report 9Jul131 n � r tJ 0 1� e.c - Communication No. 2013 -41 MASS TRANSIT Subcommittee of the PCDP Report to t-he-PDCP Action Committee - 719/13 Speaker: Marty Mimmack, Co -Chair of the Mass Transit Subcommittee of the PCDP Action Committee. Madam chair, Mr. Brown and members of the action committee, on behalf of the MT subcommittee of the PCDP, it is an honor to transmit the meeting minutes for last two meetings dated June 4 and June 25 respectively. Both of our meetings took place since the last meeting of this body_ Regarding transmittal of the minutes, the minutes were recorded and written my subcommittee member Hannah Hedrick. Hannah then submitted them to me for edits and corrections_ They are attached for your reference. There were a few highlights that are relevant. 1. The subcommittee has sent letters to Greggor Ilagan and Zendo Kern inviting them to attend one of our upcoming meetings. The letter is attached. 2. We requested and were granted a meeting with Tiffany Kai. I was not able to attend due to being off - island. Patti Pinto attended for me along with June Conant. The meeting took place July 2, 2013 at the MTA office. The report is included with this summary. 3. Rusty Jones submitted an internet link regarding the Federal Transportation Administration's funding for Mass Transit in the coming years, titled MAP — 21. A page is attached for your convenience. 4. As part of my own education about Mass Transit in Hawaii County and for the benefit of future stakeholders of this important county service, Hannah Hedrick and I have bee compiling what we call the HI County Compendium of Resources and History. A draft copy is available but not ready for official release at this time. Other points of lesser relevance are detailed in the copies of the minutes that are attached hereto. Thank you for your time. I'm available to answer questions at your convenience. r MASS TRANSIT Subcommittee of the c 0 Puna Community Development Plan Honorable Zendo Kern Hawaii County Council Member District 5 25 Aupuni St. Hilo, Hawaii 96720 July 1, 2013 Dear Zendo: On behalf of the Mass Transit Subcommittee of the Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP), I would like to invite you to one of our upcoming meetings. The subcommittee is very interested in your ideas related to improving bus service in your district. We would like to discuss ways we can work together to help the Mass Transit Administration implement the Hub and Spoke System as proposed in the 2008 PCDP as amended. Our next two upcoming meetings are on: July 23`d at 8:30 p.m. Kea'au Com. cent. August 27th at 8:30 p.m. Kea' au com. cent. We look forward to hearing from you soon about when you will be able to attend Sincerely, Martin Mimmack, Co -Chair Mass Transit Subcommittee of the PCDP Cc: Greggor Ilagan Summary of June 4 2013 PCDP mass transit subcommittee meetin Meeting called to order 7:15 p.m. at Kea'au community center by Chair Marty Mimmack. Present: Jerry Reiss, Marty Mimmack, Stephanie Bath, Daniel Taylor, "Rusty" Jones, June Conant, Hannah Hedrick, Jon Olsen Absent: Terry and Sharon Daun Announcements: - County Council is discussing fare increases. -Dan Taylor and Patti Pinto met with Bill Walters (Shipman), Rudderman, Onishi and others. The topic of Hub and spoke in Kea'au was discussed. Marty reported that our committee has been authorized by the AC to move forward relating to Mass transit matters, specifically meeting with Tiffany Kai of MTA. Last meeting summary was approved. New business Marty presented a planning document for the meeting with Tiffany Kai as well email comments made by members. It was noted that Rusty submitted comments and they were inadvertently left out. The document proved very useful in arriving at the specific topics and objectives of the meeting. Hannah drew attention to promises made and not kept by MTA (Tom Brown). The committee is aware that Hub and Spoke implementation for Puna was scheduled to move forward in 2008. What is the status of this? Federal funds used by Mass transit and criteria for eligibility to receive these funds was discussed_ What is the compliance criterion the County is mandated to follow? Unfinished business Talking points for the meeting with Tiffany Kai of MTA will focus on: - Expression of gratitude to MTA -Hub and spoke implementation (what are MTA thoughts). how can we help in implementation? - Criteria for determining future routes /stops (public input ?) Other future items for discussion discussed are Bus driver contracts and training. Bus stops Priority routes Marty will invite Zendo Kern and Gregor Iligan to one of our upcoming MT subcommittee meetings. Marty will request one paper copy of PCDP resource documents relating to transportation (mass transit) from Larry Brown planner. Marty will schedule a meeting ASAP with Tiffany Kai of MTA. He will also request Bill Brillhante, Corp Counsel attend. It was determined that Marty will select a couple subcommittee members to attend the Kai meeting. Stephanie Bath, Co -chair Mass Transit Subcommittee of the PCDP June 25, 2013, meeting notes Prepared by Hannah Hedrick Members present: Co- chairs Marty Mimmack and Stephanie Bath and members Hannah Hedrick, Jerry Reiss, Dan Taylor, June Conant Observers: Marlene Hapai Members absent: Terry and Sharon Daun, Mark Hinshaw, Jon Olsen, Rusty Jones Meeting called to order at 7:45 by Marty Mimmack Announcements: Next Mass Transit Subcommittee meeting July 23, 8:30 Next PCDP meeting July 9, 3:00 PM, Keaau Community Center June 4 meeting notes: The summary of the June 4, 2013 Mass Transit Subcommittee meeting were discussed and corrections were made to the members present Rusty Jones, June Conant) and absent lists (Mark Hinshaw added). Chairperson update: Marty reported that he sent a letter to Larry Brown, dated June 17, and that Larry forwarded the letter, with a few information items, to Tiffany Kai the same day. Both communications are attached to these notes and will be submitted to the AC as part of the MTS report. Subcommittee Actions Letters to Kern and Iligan: The Subcommittee reviewed and approved the letters Marty drafted to Zendo Kern and Gregor Iligan, inviting each of them to attend an upcoming MTS meeting to "discuss ways we can work together to help the MTS implement the Hub and Spoke System as proposed in the 2008 PCDP, as amended." Larry Brown was added to the copy list, which was originally only the other Councilperson. Marty will send the letters, as edited. Federal Reauthorization of Surface travel program: In response to an email from Hannah announcing that funds would not be available for the "massive infusion" called for in the Puna CDP Transportation Mass Transit report, Rusty Jones sent an attachment on "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP21, reauthorizing surface transportation programs through fiscal year 2014." Marty will include information about this program in the Mass Transit Subcommittee report. Mass Transit Subcommittee Compendium of Resources and History: Marty circulated the Table of Contents to the compendium he compiled, based primarily on the Mass Transit fact sheet and Hannah's four -page "Mass Transit History in the Context of the PCDP." Marty incorporated the most salient recommendations from the "Mass Transit Task Partnership" (February 8, 2007) and from "Working Paper No. 3 Mobility and Energy Conservation." He also added a list of folders in "Puna CDP Appendix Community Documents" to assist MTS members in placing their efforts in the proper contexts. The Compendium includes a list of the "Community Development Meetings in Puna" to increase participation. Marty will email this document, which he completed right before coming to the meeting, to all MTS members for review and comment Proposed Agenda Topics, July 23 MTS meeting: 1. Report on and discussion of the content and outcomes of the meeting with Tiffany Kai 2. Discussion of the MTS Compendium of Resources and History and consideration of next steps. 3. Reports from Zendo Kern and Gregor Iligan on their plans related to mass transit. MAP -? 1 CONNECT WITH FTA en Advanced- — Search Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Transforming the Way we Build, Manage, and Maintain our Nation's Transit Systems §0 Sign up for email updates on this topk- Congress establishes the legal authority to commence and continue FTA programs through authorizing legislation covering several years On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century (MAP• 21 ) reauthorizing surface transportation programs through fiscal year 2014 Each reauthorization amends the Federal Transit Laws codified in 49 USC Chapter 53 MAP. 21 took effect on October 1, 2012 Date Posted Frequently MAP 21 FAQs 12/04/12 Asked Questions Section 5309 Capital Investment Program =FAQs 07/12/13 Webinars, Webcasts and 4P FTA FY 2014 BUDGET AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT WEBCAST - Watch Outreach Now 04/16/13 Recorded Tuesday, April 16 Secretary LaHood's Letter to Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sudgy 12/06/12 Written December 19, 2412 MAP -21 Public Webcast - MAP -21 APPORTIONMENT OVERVIEW - Watch Now 12/04/12 Recorded on Friday, Dec. 4th To view the PowerPoint presentation separately Click Here MAP -21 Public Webcast - A Legislative Overview - Wa h N w 08/24/12 Recorded on Friday, Aug. 24th National Online Dialogue on MAP -21 Transportation Performance Measures: http:llwww fhwa.dotgov�Rml 08/28/12 Search � Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Transforming the Way we Build, Manage, and Maintain our Nation's Transit Systems §0 Sign up for email updates on this topk- Congress establishes the legal authority to commence and continue FTA programs through authorizing legislation covering several years On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century (MAP• 21 ) reauthorizing surface transportation programs through fiscal year 2014 Each reauthorization amends the Federal Transit Laws codified in 49 USC Chapter 53 MAP. 21 took effect on October 1, 2012 Date Posted Frequently MAP 21 FAQs 12/04/12 Asked Questions Section 5309 Capital Investment Program =FAQs 07/12/13 Webinars, Webcasts and 4P FTA FY 2014 BUDGET AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT WEBCAST - Watch Outreach Now 04/16/13 Recorded Tuesday, April 16 Secretary LaHood's Letter to Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sudgy 12/06/12 Written December 19, 2412 MAP -21 Public Webcast - MAP -21 APPORTIONMENT OVERVIEW - Watch Now 12/04/12 Recorded on Friday, Dec. 4th To view the PowerPoint presentation separately Click Here MAP -21 Public Webcast - A Legislative Overview - Wa h N w 08/24/12 Recorded on Friday, Aug. 24th National Online Dialogue on MAP -21 Transportation Performance Measures: http:llwww fhwa.dotgov�Rml 08/28/12 1444( 16 MASS TRANSIT Subcommittee of the PCDP Compendium of Resources and History Table of Contents Background.......................................................................................................... ............................... Z Purpose... ............................................................................................................... ..............................■ Z Goais / O b j ectives /Actio n s ................................................................................ ............................... Z Proposed Mass Transit Action Plan, "Hub and Spoke System" ........... ............................... Z PROPER URL FOR PCDP MEETINGS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES: ............................................. 3 PROPER URL FOR PCDP SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ....................................... ..............................3 Within the Appendices and Related Documents FOLDER of the PCDP we have these FOLDERS: ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Puna CDP Appendix Community Documents ............................................................. ........4...................... 3 PCDPAppendix Technical Documents ........................................................................... ..............................4 PCDP Appendix PB Americas Documents ................................................................... ............................... 4 Summaries and Recommendations of the Working Group Reports............... ............... * .... 4 Indicatorsof Progress .......................................................................................................... ............................... 4 Puna Community Development Plan - Adopting Ordinances ............................. ............................... 4 Mass Transit History in the Context of the P. C. D. P. - Hannah's 4 -page summary.....4 I. Purpose of the Puna Community Development Plan - Overview .........................4 II. Documentation of Plans Related to Mass Transit Actions - Timeline of Major Developments................. sees .................... see .... age ... *go ............. sees ■.... see ............... .......■ ■..■■......■■.........5 Community Development Meetings in Puna ......................................................... ..............................8 Puna CDP - TRANSPORTATION Mass Transit ......................»..................... ..............................9 Working Paper No. 3 Mobility and Energy Conservation ...................... ..............................9 Macintosh HD-Users Motiv8.Desktop-2013 Documents: MASS TRANSIT-NOTES for Subcommittee Meeting 6.25.13.docx