cm bd mtg notes 2/22/10

Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:47:59 -0600
To: ~CSACE-mailGroup@capmetro.org
From: Michael Zitz-Evancih <mzitzevancih@austin.rr.com>
Subject: cm bd mtg notes 2/22/10

2:05pm rail committee mtg
present Chris Riley, Norma Cheldez, Beverly Silas, John Langemore, Doug Allen

Elaine & Bob (Herzog)

I 1. CTS progress signal  software loaded test 1pm today. ahead of schedule
Revenue testing next Monday on schedule.
4,5 March 100 people on platforms, everything tested wheelchairs, bikes, etc.
$20 5day pass @ HEB only(train and bus)
JL target customer?  Shorter commitment? instead of a month(JL how long?)
JL FTA will be present wk of Mar1–?
2. crossing bridge progress 2 crossings fixed?  Safety 3 officers present?
5/1 outstanding issues?
Lower grab bars to be installed  (separate passenger and freight trains)
4th st bridge CR cyclists S 4th st to N?
Safety stay off tracks, always expect trains
JL Plans to work, Announce?  In place communication plan?  More education Lamar see arms but not train (30 sec dwell)
after Anderson, lights 90 sec wait
average stoplight 60 secs+—
CR can someone still drive around gates?  Possible at some locations.
Call APD if needed city ordinance
CR bus connections? at stations downtown and MLK/UT
Test 4,5 1ST Transit
CR if train at capacity? Alternate bus?
Queue (Howard and Lakeline)  parking stations
Buses > MLK UT & DWNTN deadhead at destination
Info in advance?
Facilitators at stations, changeable message signs
NV  rail &  fare? MetroPlus train & bus
MLK 2 connector UT&
DWNTN 3 connectors
JL if train full? 2nd buses Howard/lakeline
If full downline? Changeable message signs
D.A. adjustments can be made later after opening
JL limited 5 cars ?Discourage new customers?
CR communication plan
Adam Chavitz earned media     Tuesday roundtable and again in March to discuss
updates on media
JL  Bench marked communications?
cover important issues.
Adam, not solely earned media.
CR routefinder does it incorporate rail & bus?
being tested, will be on website when rail is open.
JL Are volunteers being trained?
NC honor system rail fares, educate public > buy ticket at end of line
communicate fines,  will issue citations later
JL presentation education at next board mtg
BS anything to share(beyond agenda?)  Answer agenda first.