HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 20, 1988 (2)b1IN S OF JANUARY 13, 1988 BEGIN ON PAGE 321 0�
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS
WITHIN THE CITY OF LODI
LOEL CENTER
105 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET
LODI, CALIFORNIA
11:00 A.M. JANUARY 20, 1988
UNMET TRANSIT Notice thereof having been published according to lawn, an
NEEDS affidavit of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office,
Administrative Assistant Eric Whitaker called for the
CIO Public Hearing to obtain citizens comments on transit needs
within the City of Lodi.
Notices of the subject hearing were mailed to the following
under a declaration of mailing:
Attached marked Exhibit "A" is a copy of the Notice of
Hearing.
Attached marked Exhibit "B" is an affidavit of publication
from the Lodi News Sentinel on the notice of hearing.
Attached marked Exhibit "C" is a sign-up sheet signed by
those who were in attendance at the subject hearing.
Mr. Whitaker opened the Public Hearing explaining the
purpose of the hearing indicating that every effort would
be made to work with people to address their needs.
It was pointed out that it is the City's goal to have 90%
of the calls for Dial -A -Ride be handled within 45 minutes.
It was also pointed out that, based on past usage and
demand, it will be recommended that the city purchase an
additional vehicle.
The following are points that were raised by citizens
during the hearing:
1. Suggestion to have one or two more cars or a bus for
Dial -A -Ride services.
2. The need for additional drivers on Saturday.
3. The need for extended hours on Saturday.
4. The need for reserve drivers in case of illness.
5. The need to educate the public on the "white ticket".
6. Lodi Unified School District is looking for an
alternate method to transport handicapped students
involved in a specialized program.
7. Suggestion that one vehicle be on a fixed route.
8. Complaint regarding the longs waits for Dial -A -Ride.
9. Complaint that dispatcher and drivers are rude.
10. Suggestion that any new vehicles purchased be bigger
and wider, Citizen is having a difficult time getting
in and out of the car.
11. Suggest printing and distributing of brochures
explaining the Dial -R -Ride program.
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12. Questions were asked about transportation available for
rides outside the City.
13. Questions were asked concerning the local service club
program providing free Dial -A -Ride tickets.
14. It was pointed out that more people could be fed at
Loel Center if transportation was available.
15. Suggested the city might consider the use of a
mini -bus.
16. Suggested checking with surrounding agencies for spare
vehicles which could be used in Lodi. It was suggested
that Rio Vista may have a bus for sale.
The following very favorable comments were received
regarding the existing Dial -A -Ride program:
1. Citizens of Lodi could not get along without
Dial -A -Ride.
2. Dial -A -Ride does a good job - good drivers and
courteous drivers.
3. Appreciation of free Dial -A -Ride tickets.
4. Very courteous Dial -A -Ride staff
There being no other persons wishing to speak on the
matter, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Attest:
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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