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AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSIT COMMISSION
August 21, 2018 10:00 AM
St. Croix County Services Center
1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin
A quorum of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors (County Board) may be present at this
meeting. Therefore, this notice also serves as notice of a meeting of the County Board for the
purpose of obtaining information relating to subjects listed above for use at future County
Board Meetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Tuesday, July 10, 2018
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Discuss and Revise Transit Power Point Presentation
2. Review Transit Commission Fact Sheet
3. Review Wisconsin Rideshare Program
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURN
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
MEETING MINUTES
ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSIT COMMISSION
July 10, 2018 10:00 AM
County Board Room-Government Center
County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson,
Wisconsin
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Transportation Present
David Peterson St. Croix County Transportation Present
Paulette Anderson St. Croix County County Board at-large Present
Blake Fry St. Croix County Hudson Chamber Present
Jacqueline Niccum St. Croix County River Falls Citizen Present
Julie Bergstrom St. Croix County City of River Falls Present
Julie Dillon St. Croix County Hudson Citizen Present
Peg Gagnon St. Croix County Bridge for Comm. Life Present
Sere' Leber St. Croix County New Richmond Citizen Present
Also present for all or part of the meeting; Roger Larson, County Board Chair; Fred
Johnson, Health & Human Services Director, Rob Krejci, Highway Commissoner, Scott
Cox, Corporation Counsel; Patrick Thompson, County Administrator; Brad Beckman,
ADRC Administrator; Phil Landgraf, Veterans Service Officer; George Zaske, Peg Scott,
Ramsey Lee, Bree, citizens
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. St. Croix County Transit Commission – Regular Meeting – June 21, 2018 10:00 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ramsey Lee and Peg Scott spoke about transportation issues in St. Croix County.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Discuss Duties and Responsibilities of the St. Croix County Transit Commission
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Scott Cox reviewed the State Statues regarding the duties of the Transit Commission.
Some of these duties include plan, operate and maintain a local unified transportation
system. Cox noted it is the County Board that authorizes funding and spending.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Finalize Request for Information and Press Release
Peg Gagnon shared the press release which will be sent out to various papers and web
sites.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Review Available Types of Transportaton for Residents of St. Croix County
Brad Beckman reviewed the transport programs available for St. Croix County
residents. YMCA has purchased a van for member transport. Phil Landgraf spoke about
the Transit issues for the Veterans.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Prioritize Transit Needs
The Transit Commission reviewed and listed the top priorities: Request for Information;
Coordinate groups that are available to assist; Contract and grant writing; Determine
if the Commission should operate as a working commission or hire a facilitator;
Contact industries to buy in/participate; Inventory vehicles; Insurance research;
Research Uber, Luft or other transport companies
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. Discuss Audio and Video of Transit Commission Meetings
Scott Cox reviewed what is required for Committees being recorded. The County Board
room is the only County Government building at this time to be able to video record the
meetings.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Finalize video, audio and locations for Transit Commission meetings
Invite Uber, Lyft transportation providers
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Blake Fry announced his resignation due to moving out of State.
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ADJOURN
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Transit Commission meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2018, 10:00 am at the St. Croix
County Services Center, New Richmond, WI.
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St Croix County Tra nsit Commission
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We have completed the Tr ansit Planning Feasibility Study.This study provided information andoptionsforapossibletransitsysteminSt.Croix County and the surrounding areas.The funding fo rthestudywasan80/20 grant provided by the Federal Tr ansit Administration under USC §5304(CFDA 20.515).
We hosted 2 Open Houses to share the completed study with our stake holders.
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Meeting attendees
Government
Federal Transit Administration
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
St. Croix County Directors, Department Heads, Employees
Dunn County Transit
City of New Richmond
City of River Falls
City of Hudson
Community Organizations
Hudson Chamber of Commerce
Menomonie Chamber of Commerce
Center for Independent Living
We st Central Workforce Development
Hudson YMCA
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Bridge for Community Life, Inc.
Human Service Network
Press
Pierce County Herald
Hudson Star Observer
River Falls Journal
Health Centers
We stern Wisconsin Health, Baldwin
Allina Health, River Falls
Presbyterian Homes/Woodland Hills, Hudson
Business & Industry
St Croix Economic Development Corporation
Cardinal Health
Presbyterian Homes/Woodland Hills
People Ready
Best Maid Cookie/Hudson Baking Company
Members of the Public 3
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Thank you for your input 2017 Tra nsit meeting attendees
•Ann Schell, West Central Wisconsin
Regional Planning Commission
•Blake Fry, Hudson Chamber of
Commerce
•Andrea Jorgenson, Hudson Chamber of
Commerce
•Jody Hagman Menomonie Chamber of
Commerce
•Dolly Catlin, Dunn County Transit
•Bill Rubin, St Croix Economic
Development Corporation
•Heather Prigge, Human Services
Network
•Matt Lambert, Pierce County Herald,
Hudson Star Observer
•Mike Longaecker, River Falls Journal
•Jon Genz, West Central Workforce Development Board
•Scottie Ard, City of New Richmond
•Alison Page, Western Wisconsin Health
•Natasha Ward, Western Wisconsin Health
•Heather Logelin, Allina Health
•George Zaske, BRIDGE for Community Life, Inc.
•Chris Kost, Hudson YMCA
•Kathy Ableidinger, Cardinal Health
•Leanne Van Allen, UWRF
•Laura Cognetta, Presbyterian Homes
•Rachel O’ Conner, PeopleReady
•Emily Krouse, Best Maid Cookie Company/Hudson Baking Company
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What have we discovered?
“ The absence of a local transit system is a barrier ” Bill Rubin, St. Croix EDC/Hudson Star
Observer July 2017
“The lack of local transportation in and around Hudson is a challenge for workers in need
of reliable transportation to get to work” Kathy Ableidinger, Cardinal Health/Hudson Star
Observer July 2017
Not every home has a reliable vehicle or transportation access.
By 2035, an estimated 20% of the population -one in five people -will be over 65.
Providing mobility options is critical for older Americans.
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What’s next?
Tr ansit Commission was formed in March 2018 which would allow for
more funding opportunities
Maintain and grow a strong business buy-in
Continued progression of the Proposed Action Plan created by West Central
WI Regional Planning Commission
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The St. Croix County Tra nsit Commission members:
Dave Ostness, County Board Member, Commission Chair
Peg Gagnon, Exec Director, BRIDGE for Community Life, Commission Vice Chair
David Peterson, County Board Member
Paulette Anderson, County Board Member
Blake Fry, Hudson Chamber of Commerce
Julie Bergstrom, City of River Falls/UWRF,
Jacqueline Niccum, Citizen member
Julie Dillon, Citizen member
Sere’ Leber, Citizen member
Contact Information:
Dave Ostness
St. Croix County Highway Department
920 Third Street, PO Box 108
Hammond, WI 54018
Dave.Ostness@sccwi.gov
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St. Croix County Transit Planning Sub-Committee
The Vision of the St. Croix County Transit Planning Subcommittee is to be a model transit system
connecting citizens affordably to quality rural and urban life.
The Mission of the St. Croix County Transit Planning Subcommittee is to establish an innovative and
integrated public transit system for all citizens that strengthens and connects communities in St. Croix
County and surrounding areas by enabling people to conveniently access services they need to
pursue a fuller life.
The history & activities to date
Early in 2014 members of the St. Croix Valley Human Services Network came to the St. Croix
County Board with facts about public transit and the need to get people to area services.
In July, 2015 the Transportation Committee appointed members to the newly formed Transit
Planning Sub-Committee of St. Croix County.
The sub-committee members have met monthly since the creation and have met with the
Human Services Network of St. Croix Valley, Center for Independent Living, Dunn County
Transit Commission Chair and members from the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning
Commission transportation planning program. We have gained information about the MN
Gateway Corridor, public transit links to Metro Transit and other transportation avenues.
We have learned of State and Federal grants, other funding opportunities and different terms
used in the public transit systems. We issued a request for a transportation services survey to
all possible organizations that provide services in St. Croix County. The results of the survey
has helped us gather information, data on services and vehicles already in place in St. Croix
County.
We were presented with information about the WisDOT Transit Planning Grant that included a
review of a possible scope of work and cost sharing for a transit feasibility study. This
feasibility study will provide information and options for a possible transit system in St. Croix
County. This project is expected to have up to 80% of the project expenses provided by the
Federal Transit Administration under 49 USC §5304 (CFDA 20.515).
In June of 2018, a Transit Commission was appointed by the County Board. The first meeting was
held on June 14. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Please check the St. Croix County
website for information - sccwi.gov
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The sub-committee members
The St. Croix County Transportation Committee recruited and appointed members to the newly
formed Transit Planning Sub-Committee and the members are:
Dave Ostness, County Board Member, Commission Chair
Peg Gagnon, Exec Director, BRIDGE for Community Life, Commission Vice Chair
David Peterson, County Board Member
Paulette Anderson, County Board Member
Blake Fry, Hudson Chamber of Commerce
Julie Bergstrom, City of River Falls/UWRF,
Jacqueline Niccum, Citizen member
Julie Dillon, Citizen member
Sere’ Leber, Citizen member
The Benefits of Public Transportation in Wisconsin
Information provided from the Transportation Development Association (TDA) website
can be found at http://www.tdawisconsin.org
Saves Money
According to AAA, the total cost to own and drive a car is about 58 cents per mile. Public
transportation provides an affordable, and for many, necessary alternative to driving.
Households that use public transportation and live with one less car can save on average
almost $9,000 every year. In 2014, Americans took 10.8 billion trips on public transportation.
Helps the Environment
Each year, the use of public transportation saves 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline. Households
within close proximity to public transportation drive on average 4,400 fewer miles a year -
using approximately 200 fewer gallons of gas.
Public transportation reduces the nation's carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons annually
- the equivalent of the electricity use of New York City; Washington, DC; Atlanta; Denver; and
Los Angeles combined.
Provides Opportunities
Public transportation provides access to job opportunities for millions of Americans as well as a
transportation option to get to work, go to school, visit friends, or go to a doctor visit.
By 2035, an estimated 20% of the population - one in five people - will be over 65. Providing
mobility options is critical for older Americans.
Public transportation systems provide a vital link to millions of American's with disabilities.
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The State of Wisconsin
In St. Croix County 107,000 cars cross into and out of Wisconsin daily using the I-94 interstate
highway over the bridge in Hudson and WI Highway 64 over the bridge in Stillwater, Minnesota
(2010 Census data).
In St. Croix County 25,000 Wisconsin residents work in Wisconsin and could benefit from using
public transportation options (2010 Census data).
In St. Croix County 20,000 Wisconsin residents work in Minnesota and could benefit from using
public transportation options (2010 Census data).
In Wisconsin, public transportation consists of a variety of services including: specialized, fixed-
route and shared-ride taxis which includes 81 public transit systems including urban and rural
bus systems and shared-ride taxi systems.
Wisconsin's transit systems provide access to public transportation for approximately 55% of
the state’s population.
48% of riders use public transit to get to work and another 23% for education according to a
statewide study.
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