HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R21-13K
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel has developed a transit plan to assist its citizens in
obtaining and utilizing public transit; and
WHEREAS,, the City has requested funding for the project through the State's Federal
Transit Administration grant; and
WHEREAS, the State requires the City adopt a coordination plan annually.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, that the Laurel Transportation System Coordination Plan, a copy of which is attached
hereto, is hereby adopted and approved as Laurel's Transportation System Coordination Plan.
Introduced at a meeting of the City Council on February 23, 202 1, by Council Member
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 23rd
day of February 2021.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 23 d day of February 2021.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
Bethany LaLK00goov'e -,erk asurer
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Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
R21-13 Adopt Transportation Coordination Plan
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The relevant transportation providers and agencies are described in more detail.
Laurel Transit (also referred toas transit system) is working to provide a successful on -demand
service for public transportation within the City limits of Laurel while offering regular service t
Bngs. Laurel Transit is looking to contract with as many agencies in the area as possible to
provide expanded service. It is currently not feasible for Laurel to have a fixed route system;
however, accommodations for such a system are being discussed such as bus benches and sign
within the City.
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Laurel Transit operates Monday -Friday 10.-00 AM – 4:00 PM. The Billings service route begins al
7:30 and in -town service begins at 10:00 am.
0 Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County -- ARAYC has partnered with the City of
Laurel to provide the driver for the bus and the cell phone. ARAYC previously operated
the senior bus in Laurel, which was absorbed with the formation of Laurel Transit. The
City works very closely with ARAYC to ensure the level of service delivered through the
senior bus program is continued in Laurel Transit.
0 Tender Nest Assisted Living—Contact with Tender Nest Assisted Living continues, and
the facility has contracted with the City for vouchers. .
0 COR –There is a plan to include COR in future TAC meetings.
9 . Riverstone Health –The transit system is working to contract for demand/response
service for Riverstone Health patients.
0 Laurel Senior Center — The Sprinter bus is currently stored in a garage at the Senior
Center. Frequent trips are taken to the senior center for rider visits.
0 Laurel Health and Rehab- Continues to utilize the bus service for transportation
* MET- contact with MET in Billings has been made in hopes to grow the Laurel Transit
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The Transportation Advisory Committee meets quarterly. Meetings notices are published on
the City of Laurel website and at City Hall. Meetings are open to the general public. For morc
participation at TAC meetings more community outreach will be done to involve public
participation.
The City of Laurel does not have any private transportation system available.
The Laurel Transit will be starting focus groups this fiscal year in order to determine the needs
of the community and their transit provider. The focus groups will include current riding
members, City staff, other transportation providers, healthcare employers, and other members
from the community. The groups will focus on the current challenges the transit program faces
and get a better idea of how to improve the system. In order to increase ridership a new 14 -
passenger bus be obtained, as the current bus is unreliable and breaking down. A capital grant
application is going to be submitted this fiscal year.
The Laurel Transit System has stepped up its advertising strategies by designing and distributing
flyers with route information and publishing that flyer in the Laurel Outlook on a regular basis.
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The Laurel TAC meets on a quarterly basis. The TAC is comprised of City staff, community
interested members and representatives from Residential Support Services, the Adult Resource
Alliance of Yellowstone County and other interested parties. For more participation at TAC
meetings more community outreach will be done to involve public participation.
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