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Communication No. 2014-78 <br /> PCDP Mass Transit Subcommittee minutes, November 25, 2014 <br /> In attendance: June Conant, Rusty Jones, Stephanie Bath, and Hannah Hedrick. Guest: Jesse Floyd <br /> Hannah invited Jesse Floyd to share his ideas as to how the PCDP Mass Transit Committee can move forward <br /> to accomplish its charge of providing better transportation to Puna. Jesse works for the Hawai'i State Council <br /> on Developmental Disabilities and is the Big Island Program Specialist. <br /> Jesse had a number of suggestions: <br /> • Network with other mass transit components of big island CDPs <br /> • Work with the County Council <br /> • Contact the Office of aging to get their transport plan <br /> • Contact the Hawaii County Economic Council regarding their transport plan <br /> • Contact the State Dept of Transportation to ascertain: which meetings are open to the public, what <br /> department oversees the Hawaii County mass transit,what federal funding sources are received and <br /> used by Hawai'i County, and what funds are allocated to Puna <br /> • Attend Transportation Commission meetings <br /> • Check the Hawaii County code on transportation <br /> The committee was in consensus to proceed with a letter to the Attorney General to ask if Hawai'i County has <br /> a master transit plan and a letter to the Dept of Transportation to ascertain if transportation commissions are <br /> under the sunshine law, and what is the mission and charge of these commissions. <br /> Jesse also spoke about WIOA,the Work Force Innovation and Opportunity Act, a new law which will bring large <br /> amounts of funds to Hawai'i County to promote jobs for the disabled. Since transportation to the jobs is a <br /> crucial component, now is a good time to push forward for better mass transit. <br /> Jesse was very helpful with his suggestions and he will be a welcome resource. We sincerely thank him for <br /> taking the time to share his expertise. <br /> Jon Olson was not able to attend but did send an email that at the most recent Transportation Commission <br /> meeting,Tiffany Kai announced that there will be airport service 3 times daily starting in March, 2015. June <br /> said that MTA now has a transportation specialist,John Andoh. She will get more information on what his <br /> duties are. <br /> There will be no meeting in December. The next committee meeting will be Tuesday,January 27, 2015 at 3:30 <br /> pm. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> June Conant <br />