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TMP-27983
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | TRANSIT AND PARKING STRATEGY - TRANSPORTATION
Jason Zimmerman, Supervisor of Transit Operations and Infrastructure and Julie MacDonald, Transit Coordinator provided of a presentation updating the programs, services and technology upgrades for Barrie Transit.
Mr. Zimmerman and Ms. MacDonald discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· What’s new at Barrie Transit;
· The Allandale Mobility Hub concepts for a new terminal and downtown mini-hub;
· The Transit Vision Project;
· An update on the Barrie Transit on Demand Pilot design and expansion potential;
· Updates to MyRide Barrie;
· The COVID-19 public health measurers for riders;
· Upgrades to booking software with Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and a Trapeze PASS version update;
· The Specialized Transit Fleet to improve ridership for clients and equipped with InQline Assist system; and
· Transit services and current fares for seniors.
Members of the Committee asked a number of questions to Mr. Zimmerman and Ms. MacDonald and received responses. | | |
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TMP-27984
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | GILBERT CENTRE
Evan McCraney, Senior Program Coordinator of the Gilbert Centre provided a presentation on the New Horizons for 2S-LGBTQ+ - Older Adults.
Mr. McCraney discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· What is New Horizons;
· Who is involved;
· Programs and services;
· COVID-19 and New Horizons Programming;
· Pressures faced in supporting seniors; and
· New opportunities.
Members of the Committee asked a number of questions of Mr. McCraney and received responses. | | |
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TMP-27985
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | SENIORS EVENTS/INFORMATION/UPDATES
Jessica Gourlie, Recreation Programmer advised that Heather Kenehan, Recreation Programmer will be taking her place as advisory support to the Committee.
Ms. Gourlie provided a brief update on the 55+ Centre. She discussed transit training, free Thursday transit for seniors, meeting with Evan McCraney of the Gilbert Centre regarding the All-Bodies opportunities, in-person programming at the Centres, and the possibility of additional opportunities for the Committee. | | |
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