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TransportationCommission | 2014-01-22 | 6 | Page 6 of 7 preference especially since services could increase or decrease in the future. Staff Payne replied that the survey asks questions about all the paratransit services yet there are no questions about service preference, which could be a question added in the future. Commissioner Vargas asked staff if there is a difference with wheelchair accommodations between taxis and shuttles. Staff Payne replied that the shuttle has two wheelchair spaces and not all taxis have wheelchair access. The one issue they have is that most taxis have a separate special rate for wheelchairs, while one taxi company (Welcome) installed a taxi meter onto their wheelchair van. Commissioner Vargas asked staff if many of the users leave from senior care centers to doctor visits. Staff Payne referred to Figure 2 and said a total of 35 trips per month are taken from medical appointments to home. Commissioner Miley asked staff where the majority of passengers are traveling. Staff Payne replied they tend to be from Mastick Senior Center, Trader Joe's Shopping Center and residents of group homes. Commissioner Vargas requested a motion from the Commission. Commissioner Vargas moved to approve staff recommendations. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. 6. Staff Communications 6A. Staff Communications Staff Payne replied that the next Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 and the following items would be discussed: Staff from the Water Emergency Transportation Authority is expected to attend the meeting. Park Street Pedestrian Safety Project Commissioner Miley asked staff to invite ACTC to the next meeting. 7. Announcements/ Public Comments Jim Strehlow commended the City's Public Works Department because they swiftly cleaned the main corridors and side streets after a fierce windstorm in December. | TransportationCommission/2014-01-22.pdf |