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DECATUR PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM <br /> - PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES - <br /> FEBRUARY 5, 2002 <br /> (ATTENDANCE: 5 citizens and 1 reporter froin the Herald & Review. See si�n-in sheet.) <br /> L Welcoine and Overview of the Transit Study: Paul McChancy <br /> II. Explanation of Route Restructuring; <br /> L New Route Naines and Nuinbers: Richard Foiles <br /> 2. Explanation of New Routes and Frequency of Service: Kathy Moore with George <br /> Smith <br /> -----Comments and Questions: <br /> a. All bus stops will need to be rearranged. <br /> b. Why is the bus stop being moved froin the back of the Hickory Point Mall to the <br /> front? There is a very nice waiting area with seating at the present Mall stop. <br /> Answer: There is a very good waiting area at the inain entrance near Penney's, <br /> although there isn't a seating area, and by not driving all the way around the back of <br /> the Mall we can save about 5 ininutes. The new route around the Mall area also gives <br /> better service to the other businesses and restaurants on the highway near the Mall. , <br /> c. Will the trolley routes change? Answer: The trolley routes are completely ', <br /> separate from the nonnal bus systein, so these changes in the bus routes won't affect � <br /> the trolley routes. � <br /> III. New Service Hours: Richard Foiles <br /> -----Coininents and Questions: <br /> 1. When do these changes go into effect? Answer: May 1 st is the tar�et date to <br /> impleinent all of these changes, including opening the new transit center. <br /> 2. Will the buses run at the saine frequency on Saturdays as on the weekdays? <br /> Answer: Most of the routes will stay on their 30 minute frequency, but soine routes <br /> will drop froin 30 ininute to 60 minute frequency. <br /> IV. Transit System Improvements: Richard Foiles <br /> V. Transit Systein Expenses: Richard Foiles <br /> VI. Fare Increases: Richard Foiles <br /> -----Cominents and Questions: <br /> 1. Doesn't Urbana offer ADA taxi service for$1.50 per ride? Answer: I got my <br /> infonnation directly frotn the Chainpaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (GUMTD). <br /> They didn't report having an ADA �axi program. Perhaps tY;e city of Urbana provides <br /> this service. <br /> 2. I checked with several cities. Most had a charge for ADA service of$1.50. <br /> 3. Will you still offer punch cards and monthly passes? Answer: We will still offer <br /> punch cards and pass, however the price for those will increase. Our goal is to offer <br /> those at a 10% discount. <br /> 4. The bus fare increase from 60� to 75 G is not bad, compared to the price of gas. <br />