Option A would not only require expanding the right of way for platforms but also moving every interlocking ahead of the junction. I would say Option B is their path of least resistance to get a straighter station for future level boarding, but the S-Bend kind of defeats that.

More reason the RDP should not be a phone exclusive.

As much flack as I gave the UTA for their sub-par bus bridges, they at least existed. That is not the case for the Metra MD-N construction that has little to no midday service on the Fox Lake Sub and no bustitution will be provided nor do any buses connect you back to the line within Lake County

The Pace Pulse Dempster Line still has issues but I cannot deny how much it has improved ridership on the weekends, almost back up to prepandemic highs. April 2023 vs April 2026: Ridership: Weekday: 1805 -> 2066 (+261; +14%) Saturday: 985 -> 1558 (+593; +61%) Sunday: 685 -> 1396 (+711; +103%)

Drivers run over balls in the street, cyclists throw them back

He was the biggest voice for the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference when it came to opposing the BUILD Act. Him and his cro... I mean colleagues... at thee DMMC are also on the record being against the People Over Parking act.

Does anyone know what the Chicago-O'Hare-Mitchell-Milwaukee Express Railway LLC is?

Accidental cargo bike

NITA should not allow an entire line to shut down because a localized area is under construction. It cannot be that difficult to coordinate a bus bridge with service that only runs every 2-hours.

To give perspective on how fast they were removed, the protected bike lanes weren't even up long enough to show up on Google Streetview.

Lastly are policy and handbook updates for the agency as it moves under new management. With that the meeting is adjourned. That's all folks for this board.

TSP capabilities to be installed on recently acquired buses with focus on BRT routes. Buses acquired this year will have the technology installed along with modeling on the effects to travel times on said routes alongside former MAX BRT, the 35.

Now onto discussions starting the Transit Signal Priority The system presented is more Transit Vehicle Consideration as it will only hold greens, not actively change lights, and will only do so on buses running behind schedule. The 217 has seen a marginal 5% improvement in reliability with it in use

Next is fare agreements for Salt Lake City employees along with education passes for Davis Technical College, Charter School Consortium, and Westminster University. All are approved unanimously with a bit of confusion in the wording of the Charter contract noticed by Dir Holbrook

After a break we have moved onto contracts with the first fitting being about brakes on the S70 Low floor vehicles. Second one is a change order for the replacement of 10 power control cabinet on rail station platforms with another 14 to be done next year. Both are unanimously approved

Last resolutions are administrative requirements for rail property management.

Next is an amendment to the deferred compensation plan to match the Federal SECURE Act which is approved unanimously like the other motions.

Infrastructure both on stops and vehicle operations both come out pretty similar. Again, it is noted that more of these riders do not have other means of transportation.

Bus crowding, walkability access, wait times, and on time performance fare better for minorities and low-income riders. Of course, this is comparing apples to apples and removing the fact that many of these riders don't have the option to drive instead.

Following that is the FTA Title VI Program Update needed to be receiving federal funding. It gets its data from public participation and volunteered comments and complaints. Includes the effects of service reductions specifically on low income riders and minoriites.

The city would like to see service expanded on other routes and saw the value of the routes despite the financial challenges seen during the budget season. Cuts are talked about but the HIVE Pass is not explicitly mentioned.

Next is the extension of Salt Lake City's Frequent Network Plan which made it out unscathed from the city budget unlike the HIVE Pass Program which will end this month. The routes supported all within the Top 10 ridership, with weekday and Sunday service at thresholds for the UTA to support it.

The UTA ADA celebration will be July 27th at 4p with 6 newly elected CAT members to be instated. Chris closes comparing the agency to an ocean liner and how it has the kind of central leadership that allows progress to be made even if it is a little slow.

Current issues are with the phase out of paper pass options and wanting more interactions as part of the ambassador program. They also want to see clearer communication for the SGR projects, Spanish audio announcements, and less conflicts with bikes at high boarding platforms.

Past initiatives include outreach of to community through social media, making fares more accessible with technology, and visual display board on buses. Chris also noted the ambassador program

Chris continues to advocate for signage to better help riders navigate the network visually especially for visitors. Also wants to see better ways to inform the deaf riders about service disruptions and bus bridges. This segues into improving communications between operators and ADA riders.

The CAT Committee presented on the advancements made toward accessibility. Work is ongoing for tactile signs for those visually impaired with prototypes being installed on FR restrooms with information about how the sliding door opens. CAT member Chris Wycoff thanks any and all info improvements.

Dir Acerson updates on the pension he alluded to early saying that when you are at 80% funded you are basically there. Says that it is great for employees to have that carrot at the end to look forward to.

Strategic Minute is regarding the MVX about its service changes and that it was delivered ahead of schedule. There are no ridership statistics to present as data after the April Change Day is still being verified.