Rob shared that Burlington Transit will make changes in September utilizing the funds allocated in the 2018 budget, including additional drivers and improving the frequency of routes.
Two new Transit Planners were hired and they are working on the changes to be implemented. They will also be creating a business plan to address frequency and ridership, as well as making the routes more grid-like. The target date for completion of the business plan is the first quarter of 2019.
Rob also provided a presentation and shared information about the outreach, marketing and communications Burlington Transit has been undertaking:
- targeted groups include seniors and youth with events and outreach planned
- a survey was completed in 2018 that had 877 responses
- information sessions will be provided on how to use the transit apps to get a schedule. A brochure will also be created with the details
- City will soon be launching a Get Involved Burlington community engagement website and transit will be one of the first topics on the page