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THIS MEETING HAS BEEN PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
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Las Vegas,
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RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: No action can be taken on any matter discussed under this item,
although the Committee can direct that it be placed on a future agenda. Comments should be limited to
matters on the agenda.
Items L through 7 are items for possible action. Item I is a discussion item and no action can be taken.
Please be advised that the Transportation Access Advisory Committee has the discretion to take items on
the agenda out of order, combine two or more agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the
agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda any time.
l.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Meeting
of
September25,2013 (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
CONSENT AGENDA (TTEMS 2 THROUGH 3)
All items marked with asterisl<s ¡**¡ are considered by the Regional Transportation Commission
However,
Transportation Access Advisory Committee to be routine ond may be acted upon in on
requested
by a
the Transportation Access Advisory Committee may discuss any consent item individually if
Committee member or a citizen when the consent agenda is consideredþr approval.
**2.
**3.
RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE DISPOSITION OF COMMITTEE ACTION ITEMS
(FOR POSSTBLE ACTTON)
RECEIVE THE MONTHLY OPERATING REPORTS (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
**END OF CONSENT AGENDA**
4
RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE MARCH SERVICE CHANGES FOR FIXED ROUTE (FOR
POSSIBLE ACTION)
5
RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CALL
CENTER PERFORMANCE (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
6.
RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE HENDERSON DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
STUDY (FOR POSSTBLE ACTION)
7
RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF THE UPDATE TO THE COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSITHUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLAN (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
8.
RECEIVE INFORMATION ON THE MARYLAND PARKWAY ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: No action can be taken on any matter discussed under this item, although
the Committee can direct that it be placed on a future agenda. At this time, comments regarding matters not
listed on the agenda, but within the Transportation Access Advisory Committee's jurisdiction, can be made.
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During the initial Citizens Participation, any cilizen in the audience may address the Committee on an item
featured on the agenda. During the final Citizens Participation, any citizens in the audience may address the
Committee on matters within the Committee's jurisdiction, but not necessarily featured on the agenda. No vote
can be taken on a matter not listed on the posted agenda; however, the Committee can direct that the matter be
placed on a future agenda.
Each citizen must be recognized by the Chair. The citizen is then asked to approach the microphone at the
podium, to state his or her name, and to spell the last name for the record. The Chair may limit remarks to three
minutes' duration, if such remarks are disruptive to the meeting or not within the Committee's jurisdiction.
The Regional Transportation Commission keeps the official record of all proceedings of the meeting. In order
to maintain a complete and accurate record, copies of documents used during presentations should be submitted
to the Recording Secretary.
The Regional Transportation Commission appreciates the time citizens devote to be involved in this important
process.
The Regional Transportation Commission Meeting Room and Conference Room are accessible to
the disabled. Assistive listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. A sign language
interpreter for the deaf will be made available with a forty-eight hour advance request to the
Regional Transportation Commission offîces. Phone: 676-1500 TDD: 676-1834
Any action taken on these ítems is an advisory to the Regional Transportation Commissíon.
The Committee Chairperson
requests all members and
interested parties to silence
their cell phones during the
meeting.
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MINUTES
TRANSPORTATION ACCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERII NEVADA
SEPTEMBER 25,2013
These minutes are prepared in compliance
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NRS 241.035. Teú is in summailzed talhe¡ lhan verbatim
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For complete contenls, please relet lo
meeling rccotdings on Jile at the Regional Transportalion Commission.
THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED
IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ON SEPTEMBER 18,2OI3
Clark County Government Center
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89155
City of Henderson
Office of the City Clerk
240 Water Street
Henderson, NV 89015
Center
Ave.
89155
CC Regional Justice
200 Lewis
Læ Vegas, NV
RTC
600 S. Grand Central Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89106
RTC website
www.rtcsnv.com
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Jean Peyton, Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 108 of the Regional
Transportation Commission Administration Building.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Jean Peyton, Chair
Dan Hyde, Vice-Chair
Nate Boyack
Havander Davis
Alfreda Ferrell
Elizabeth Ilagan, P.T.
Robert Lee
Richard Mueller
Gary Shade
Jerry Simmons
Shelle Sponseller
David Steinman
MEMBERS ABSENT
Leslie Brown
Nancy Brune, Ph.D.
Amanda Shipp
Ralph E. Steele
RTC STAFF:
Tina Quigley, General Manager
M.J. Maynard, Assistant General Manager
Martyn James, Director of Planning Services
Sue Joseph, Manager Transit Specialized Services
Carl Scarbrough, Manager Transit Advertising and Amenities
Philip Banea, Principal Transportation Planner
Morgan Vas, Administrative Specialist
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Tita Anhaz. Keolis Transit
Laureen Arii
Rosanne Bass, MV Transportation
Dwight Brashear, Keolis Transit
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INTERESTED PARTIES CONTINUED:
Stephanie Brüning, Southern Nevada Strong
Angela Castro, Director Government Affairs, Media & Marketing
Suparna Dasgupta, Transportation Planner
John Handy
Dan Howland, Director of Transit Services
Daniel Fazekas, Southern Nevada Strong
Allyn Keller, First Transit
Glen Leavitt, Specialized Services Administrator
Tazmisha Jones, Paratransit Operations Supervisor
Kenny Rodriguez, Manager Customer Service
Jim Rothstein
Peter Wright, MV Transportation
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Comments:
Ms. Morgan Vas, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), shared that the
Transportation Access Advisory Committee August 28,2013 meeting minutes were revised to reflect that
Ms. Sue Joseph, RTC, called the meeting to order rather than Ms. Jean Peyton due to the election of Chair
and Vice-Chair for fhe2013-2014 term.
Motion:
No motion was necessary
Vole/Summøry:
No vote was taken.
Item:
1.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Meeting of August 28,2013 (FO R POSSIBLE ACTION)
Comments:
Ms. Morgan Vas, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), shared that the
Transportation Access Advisory Committee August 28,2013 meeting minutes were revised to reflect that
Ms. Sue Joseph, RTC, called the meeting to order rather than Ms. Jean Peyton due to the first agenda item
which was to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for fhe2013-2014 term.
Motion:
Mr. Dan Hyde made a motion to approve
Vote/Summary:
12 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 3)
All items marked with asterisks (**)
are considered by the Regional Transportation Commission
(TAAC) to be routine and may be acted upon in one motion.
Committee
Transportation Advisory
However, the TAAC may discuss any consent item individually if requested by a Committee member or a
citizenwhen the consent agenda is considered for approval.
Item:
**2. RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE DISPOSITION OF COMMITTEE ACTION ITEMS
(FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
Item:
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Comments:
Ms. Sue Joseph, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, stated that item #3 needed to
be pulled and that staff would provide the monthly operating reports to the Transportation Access
Advisory Committee in November 2013.
Motion:
Mr. Dan Hyde made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the removal of Item #3.
Vote/Summary:
12 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
**END OF CONSENT AGENDA**
Item:
4.
RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE SOUTHERN NEVADA STRONG PLANNING INITIATIVE
Comments:
Mr. Philip Banea, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), quickly introduced
Mr. Daniel Fazekas and Ms. Stephanie Bri.ining, Planners with Southern Nevada Strong, whom would
address the item.
Mr. Fazekas referenced the item's backup and gave a brief verbal report on the Southern Nevada Strong
initiative. He described Southern Nevada Strong as a collaborative regional planning project working to
build a foundation for long-term economic success and community livelihood by better integrating
transportation, housing and job opportunities throughout Southern Nevada. The project was funded by a
$3.5 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grant
provides the resources to conduct in-depth research and community engagement efforts to analyze the
issues facing the community and develop solutions. The Southern Nevada Strong group intended to
develop a "Regional Plan" (PlaÐ by February 2015.
Mr. Fazekas touched upon the implementation strategies which included feedback and engagement from
the public to generate and collect ideas, the work of task groups which would carry out research and
develop the Regional Plan. He added that there was a public survey called "Metroquest" which will help
collect feedback related to the priorities that were most important to the members of the community.
Next, Mr. Fazekas emphasized that it was important to reflect upon the benefits of planning which he
listed as follows:
. High walkability would result in increased home values
o Urban environments are key to economic resilience
o Public health benefits
o Increasing housing and transportation choices serve to reduce household costs
In closing, Mr. Fazekas encouraged interested parties to get involved by volunteering, attending a
workshop, visiting the www.SouthernNevadaStrong.org website or connecting with the group via social
media on Facebook or Twitter.
Mr. Gary Shade inquired if Southern Nevada Strong planned to hold separate focus groups such as those
that are employed and those that are retired. Mr. Fazekas replied that the survey will be available online
for those with access to the intemet and that the Southern Nevada Strong group would also be hosting
open-house events and workshops throughout the year with a focus toward all residents of Southern
Nevada.
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Chair Jean Peyton inquired how interested persons can get in touch with Southern Nevada Strong
representatives. Mr. Fazekas noted that he would leave his contact information for the Committee
members and public if anyone had any questions.
Motíon:
No motion was necessary.
Vote/Summøry:
No vote was taken.
Item:
RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION'S
TRANSIT AMENITIES PROGRAM INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF BUS SHELTERS,
BENCHES AND ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
Comments:
Following a detailed PowerPoint presentation fattached], Mr. Carl Scarbrough, Regional Transportation
Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), addressed this item.
5.
Mr. Scarbrough discussed the following the topics:
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General Market Shelter Site Selection Criteria
Phase I and II of the Bus Shelter Installation Project (lt{OTE: A map with dots to indicate the
locations of bus shelters was projected. Mr. Scarbrough mentioned that the RTC would be
handling some installations and Outdoor Promotions, a company, would be responsible for
others.)
Phase III Bus Shelter Installations (NOTE: A map with dots to indicate the
locations of bus shelters was projected.)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Access Improvements regarding the
3,156 active bus stops
o 150 or 4 percent are not ADA accessible
o l23have no existing sidewalk
o 12 were upgraded in Phase I
o 22were upgraded in Phase II which is nearly complete
RTC does not intend to develop new stops that would not be ADA accessible
RTC will address those stops which have accessibility issues as the community develops
Bus Turnouts
o Senate Bill (SB) 173 required 10 turnouts to be constructed by December 31, 2012 and all
turnouts were completed on schedule.
o SB 137 required 15 turnouts be constructed by December 31,2014 and all turnouts, except
three, are in the process of construction.
Future Shelter Locations - 884 total
o 884 locations where right-of-way (ROW) or easements exists to install shelter behind the
sidewalk
o Does not include the 150 locations where the city of Las Vegas is working to acquire
ROV/
o The RTC plans to annually reexamine locations for changes.
Bench Project
o Conducted research on database for locations where sidewalk was wide enough to safely
install a bench (6 %feet), but less than the 10 feet required to install a shelter and
determined that installation 100 benches would seem suitable due to site conditions.
o 100 benches will be installed by June 2014
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Bus Shelter Partnerships
Mr. Scarbrough noted that the RTC had either obtained or may obtain easements from the certain
companies, local entities, a church and aprivate citizen.
Mr. Dan Hyde asked if other entities, other than the city of Las Vegas, offered to assist with the rights-ofway acquirements. Mr. Scarbrough replied that the city of Las Vegas is spending $1 million in city funds
to buy rights-of-ways which will allow the RTC to move up to 150 bus shelters behind the sidewalk and
further away from the roadway. No other jurisdictions are taking similar action. He then recalled that
Outdoor promotions used to install the bus shelters and inquired as to why the RTC has acquired this
responsibility. Mr. Carl Scarbrough explained that according to Outdoor Promotion's business model a
few years ago, the group was not in a position to continue the responsibility. Therefore, RTC decided to
undertake the installation of bus shelters. The RTC would then benefit financially from having Outdoor
Promotions maintain the cleanliness of the bus shelters.
Mr. Hyde inquired if there have been any issues acquiring rights-of-ways. Mr. Scarbrough noted that,
unfortunately, there will be some members of the community that will not want bus stops in certain areas;
therefore, will not be willing to cooperate with the RTC.
Mr. David Steinman inquired if the commercial properties are aware of the requirement for bus turn-outs.
Mr. Scarbrough replied that this has been the most effective way to acquire bus turn-outs and that the
RTC has close relationships with Clark County and the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and
Henderson. Mr. Steinman commented that he too has been concemed with the fatalities at bus stops. He
then inquired if RTC staff has considered safety bollards. Mr. Scarbrough replied that staff has looked at
many options and bollards have been one option. A consultant came in to assist the RTC with a safety
study to help determine the best option to avoid crashes into bus stops. The safest option would be to
move the bus stop shelter back further away from the roadway. He then explained the safety concerns
with using bollards. At that point, Mr. Steinman urged staff to go out into the community to try different
safety options at various bus stop shelters. Mr. Scarbrough agreed that actions need to be taken and that
staff is carefully reviewing all options including lowering speed limits.
Ms. Elizabeth Ilagan inquired if staff has tried changing the speed limits in certain areas of the valley that
are more prone to accidents to see if this will keep pedestrians safer. Mr. Scarbrough noted that,
unfortunately, RTC does not have the ability to lower the speed limits. He added that, hopefully, the
Complete Streets design will reduce the speed limit in some areas and increase the safety of pedestrians.
Next, Chair Jean Peyton shared an experience when she was waiting at a bus stop. She explained that a
car sped past the bus shelter coming extremely close to her dog's nose. She added that it was a frightening
experience and inquired about the bus shelters being "five feet from the curb" in which Mr. Scarbrough
referenced earlier in the meeting. Mr. Scarbrough explained that some shelters are exactly within five feet
of the road and that staff is focusing on moving those back further to make them safer.
Ms. Ilagan inquired if the RTC had the ability to install cameras at bus stop shelters to help reduce the
amount of crimes at bus stops. Mr. Scarbrough shared that some bus stops along Boulder Highway have
camera coverage and a number of shelters have solar power to generate lights. He added that it was a
technical challenge as well as a manpower challenge.
Motion:
No motion was necessary.
Vote/Summary:
No vote was taken.
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Item:
RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE AMEzuCANS V/ITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
PARATRANSIT SOLICITATION (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
Comments:
Following a detailed PowerPoint presentation [attached], Ms. Sue Joseph, Regional Transportation
Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), addressed this item.
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Ms. Joseph shared that RTC staff completed an Industry Review in July 2013. A total of 10 organizations
were notified of the process; six of those orgartizations met with RTC staff and submitted comments.
The Paratransit Request For Proposal (RFP) was compiled using the same language that was used for the
Fixed Route Procurement, but was altered only in areas where:
1) current experience indicated improvements could be made, or
2) where natural differences occurred between fixed route and paratransit service
As with other Industry Review processes conducted by the RTC, staff felt that this process provided a
good exchange of ideas. Many of the comments were incorporated as they were quite technical in nature.
Ms. Joseph then reviewed the following topics:
o Contract Term
o Five year base with two options
o Solicitation Process - Two Step Evaluation RFP
o Step 1
o. Management Approach, Key Personnel Plan, and Staffrng PIan(40%)
b. V/ork Plans and Start-UP (35%)
c. Experience (25%)
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Price (50%)
Technical (50%)
o Evaluation Team - Cross Functional RTC staff with Consultants
o Industry Feedback
o Some Industry participants suggested splitting the award into two lots to provide
management team synergies - in this case it would violate the Federal Transit
Administration' s Open Competitive requirement.
o The original request required audited financials of the proposing company. With the multinational framework of transportation companies in today's marketplace, this requirement
was changed to allow for a broader spectrum of competition.
o RTC's paratransit system is one of the largest single contracts awarded for Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) service. Many multi-national firms service customers by demand
response, unlike ADA which is only a requirement in the United States. RTC has placed
very high requirements on the local management team's experience and this item follows
suit with adjusting the cotporate experience level accordingly.
o RTC is looking for the industry experts to advise RTC on appropriate overall staffing.
Having RTC establish standards could increase the cost of the contract.
o Schedule
o RTC has developed an aggressive replacement schedule which industry participants did
not review as part of this process. Many were concerned that a 12 month delay in delivery
of vehicles before being able to request financial relief could establish risk. RTC assured
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the RTC Board of Commissioners (Commission) and the industry of the RTC's
commitment to keep to the aggressive replacement schedule.
o Participants expressed concerns regarding a potential conflict between RTC's scheduling
activities and the productivity requirements within the contract. RTC staff then
recommended doing a peer agency review to see how comparable other ADA services
handle scheduling.
o Innovation
o The final industry recommendation was to provide within the RFP a means for innovative
approaches to be solicited and evaluated in both the technical and price proposals. RTC
staff agreed to include Innovation as a factor, but staff felt that only innovations that have
already been applied and can be validated for could be evaluated. Such innovations would
then be included in the technical evaluation, but not the included in the price proposal.
The item pertaining to scheduling and productivity requirements within the RFP was then brought back to
the Commission for fi.rther review.
o Peer Review Results
Staff learned that 80% of the agencies that were contacted outsourced their scheduling
function. Below are the most common reasons that were provided:
Contractor can dedicate greater resources at a lower cost to the public
Reduces the potential for Conflict by providing responsibility and accountability
o Staff recommendations based on peer review:
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RTC will retain the reservation portion in within the Customer Service department
The Contractor will provide the scheduling function to include optimization of
daily routes, managing the subscription files, and overseeing the software
parameters in consultation with RTC staff
Existing RTC staff will transition into Quality Assurance Specialists and monitor
the scheduling and operational activities.
As a result of modifying these recommendations, the following changes to the Technical Evaluation
Factors of Step 1 were approved:
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Work Plans and Start-un Plan
five percent will accomplish putting Operations Management at the same level of importance as
Training and Fleet Maintenance Plans (all at 8Yo), and will make the innovation factor the same
as it was in Fixed Route (5%).
o Exnerience and References (TOTAL PACKAGE \üEIGHT 207o) - A five percent reduction
will occur based on the RTC placing a heavier weight on local management rather than the
corporate experience.
In conclusion, Ms. Joseph added that RTC staff would be handling the solicitation the week of September
30,2013. Staff planned to present the Commission with the final recoÍrmendations in April 2014 andthe
new service will start in August 2014.
and comments from the Committee:
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Mr. Gary Shade commented that he was excited to see how the new process will work in 2014.
Mr. Jerry Simmons inquired about the irurovation criteria and asked if staffls focus was to find different
ideas to improve cost savings and ridership. Ms. Joseph related that cost savings and quality service
would be staffls focus. Mr. Simmons then shared that the subscription rides to and from work have
passengers on the bus for a long period of time due to additional passengers being picked up. Ms. Joseph
noted that the customer service department investigates those situations as they are not usually scheduled
to happen that way. She added that there are certain violations that are flagged in the system so that staff
members can review and resolve those situations.
Ms. Elizabeth Ilagan inquired if the buses are tracked by a GPS system. Ms. Joseph explained that the
buses are tracked using a real time monitoring in dispatch to view where the buses are located in the event
the supervisor needs to meet the bus.
Mr. John Handy commented that the supervisor's reaction time to help buses has improved and that there
are too many tragic accidents where the bus stops are located. He believed that alert signs could be helpful
or break into teams to figure out safety options quickly. Chair Jean Peyton noted that it would be best to
discuss this topic during Citizens' Participation.
Motíon:
No motion was necessary
Vote/Summary:
No vote was taken.
Item:
7,
P#EEIVtr AN EVERVIEW PPÆSENTATIEN REGAPÐING THE PëGIENAL
Comments:
Ms. Sue Joseph, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, stated that item #7 needed to
be pulled and that staff would present the overview during the Transportation Access Advisory
Committee November 20, 2013 meeting.
Motion:
No motion was necessary
Vote/Summary:
No vote was taken.
Item:
8.
RECEIVE A REPORT ON BLINDCONNECT, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Comments:
Chair Jean Peyton presented a video to the Transportation Access Advisory Committee about
Blindconnect and the organization's planning efforts for Angela's House, a person-centered training
facility for the blind and visually impaired to prepare individuals and families to live independently with
access to services, education, and recreation. Angela's House would also serve as a great resource to train
those who are visually impaired that wish to travel independently.
Prior to her vision loss in 2000, Ms. Angela Hoffman devoted her life to helping others as a critical care
nurse, a mother of three, and a lifelong volunteer. V/ith the loss of her vision, she became aware that
much she had taken for granted in her life now became a huge challenge. She soon learned that Nevada
blindness resources were sorely insufficient and overburdened. Angela then committed her efforts to
improve availability of psychological and rehabilitative services.
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Recognizing the importance of collaboration between public and private providers of service to blind and
visually impaired persons, Blindconnect convened a Stakeholders meeting in October 2006, to assess
available services, identify gaps in services, and begin the process of defining Angela's House - a project
that would meet the needs of blind and visually impaired adults who wish to regain independence and live
as contributing members of their community.
After the video, Chair Peyton continued to encourage others who struggle with or know other people that
struggle with vision impairments to seek more information on Angela's House. She also explained that
Angela's House would also serve as a great resource to provide basic training to those who were visually
impaired for travel and transportation needs.
Motion:
No motion was necessary.
Vote/Summary:
No vote was taken.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Comments:
Mr. John Handy commented that during his trips to the senior center, the bus has become very congested.
He shared that he recently asked if there would be an option to get smaller vehicles for the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit passengers that do not use power chairs and walkers. He was then
happy to report that he saw a smaller vehicle on the roadway as an altemative to the larger buses. He also
suggested that route 217 tumnear Burkholder Boulevard as this would be helpful to the pedestrians in
that area. Next, he commended lTNLasVegasValley for a job well done with picking up passengers. He
also inquired if it was possible to put seats behind the bus shelters to help to provide more shade those
waiting for the buses. Chair Jean Peyton replied that a staff member would speak with him after the
meeting.
Mr. Jim Rothstein commented that he has been a passenger for about ayear. He has observed that the city
of Las Vegas was not designed for pedestrians and bus riders. He added, in relation to the bus shelters, he
appreciated hearing about staffls progress with the bus shelter safety study and understood that staff has
worked hard on determining the best options for protecting the awaiting passengers. He noted that behind
the bus shelter is usually a rock garden and was curious to know what the property owners' involvement
was throughout the process.
Mr. Gary Shade inquired what the difference was between Blindconnect and Angela's House. Chair Jean
Peyton explained that Blindconnect was a worksite and Angela's House will be a training facility for
those with visual impairments. Mr. Shade then asked if there was new technology available to help people
that are visually impaired. Chair Peyton acknowledged that there was technology available, but the most
common struggle was an emotional struggle and how to handle basic daily-routine tasks.
Mr. Jerry Simmons then inquired about the funding for Angela's House. Chair Peyton replied that the
group has applied for grants. Mr. Simmons inquired if the group has requested assistance with the Adult
Education program through the Clark County School District. Chair Peyton replied that the group has not
reviewed that option as of yet.
Mr. Robert Lee inquired if the Angela's House program was limited to residents of Nevada. Chair Peyton
noted that initially, the program will be for residents as it will serve as a day school. He also commented
that he appreciated the new safety straps on the buses as they work really well and he felt much safer now
that the seats were not falline onto him.
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Motion:
No motion was necessary
Vote/Summary:
No vote was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
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FIH Staff Recommends
7. Keep award as single contract.
2. PermÍt parent companies to prouide audÍted
financial statements on behalf of the Proposers.
3. lncrease the requirement of the local
ma nage me n t tea m's prevÍous experience,
4, MaÍntain the canent RFP requirement to
have Proposers determine the appropriate
level of staffing.
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5. Leave the definition afsøásfarrtial deviation
unchanged.
6, Permitstaff to develop a recommendation
followinga peerreyÍew
lnclude innovation criteria as part of the
Experience tab of the RFP and onlyscored as a
technical submÍssion.
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8. RetaÍn reservatÍons and contract out
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FIH Staff Recommends
Managemert, Personnel
and Staffing - 40o/o
Work and Start-up
Plans - 40o/o
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Þrperience and
References - 20
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TRANSPORTATION ACCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE . ATTENDANCE FOR 2013.2014
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Boyack, Nate
Brown, Leslie
Brune Ph.D., Nancy
Davis, Havander
Ferrell, Alfreda
Hyde, Dan
llagan, P.T. , Elizabeth
Lee, Robert
Mueller, Richard
Peyton, Jean
Shade, Gary
Shipp, Amanda
Simmons, Jerry
Sponseller, Shelle
Steele, Ralph
Steinman, David
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REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
OF
SOUTHERN NEVADA
AGENDA ITE
Metropolitan Planning Organization [ ]
Transit txl
Administration and Finance [ ]
SUBJECT: RECEIVE A REPORT ON DISPOSITION OF COMMITTEE ACTION ITEMS
PETITIONER: TINA QUIGLEY, GENERAL MANAGER
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
RECOMMENDATION BY PETITIONER:
THAT THE TRANSPORTATION ACCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECEIVE A REPORT
ON THE DISPOSITION OF COMMITTEE ACTION ITEMS (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
GOAL: ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT OF THE REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
FISCAL IMPACT:
None by this action
BACKGROUND:
The Transportation Access Advisory Committee has requested a report on the disposition of items
acted upon where recornmendations have been made to the Regional Transportation Commission of
SouthernNevada (RTC). A list of recent items and their disposition is included as backup for this
agenda item. RTC Staff will be present to answer Committee members' questions.
Respectfully submitted,
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MJ. MA
Assistant General Manager
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TAAC ltem #2
Iønuary 29,2014
DISPOSITION OF ITEMS PRESENTED TO THE REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
DATE
October 10,2013
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